Lucky bastard. That is a 1936 BSA Empire Star either 350 or 500cc. Looking at the cylinder size I would guess a 350cc. Still BSA guaranteed a top speed of 75 MPH for a 350cc. it has an alloy primary chain case.

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...and a dry sump. The oil reservoir is part of the crankcase in front of the engine. Oil in the sump is lifted by the flywheels and dumped into the oil reservoir.

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Very nice, and this is the militairy version with upswept pipes. Never seen one before.

Registration is a September 1935 Brighton (Sussex) series. The background may well be along the south coast. Clearly a wartime photo as the mudguard tip is painted and it is fitted with a blackout mask but I don't think that there is anything military about the bike.

I'm not sure about his uniform either...Fire Brigade ? RN ?

I thought the rider was Fire Brigade looking at the tunic + wellies

If you expand the picture, there is a number on the front guard 40? 48? then an 'A' AFS?

Ron

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