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STEVE S.

Apr 20, 2017 - 9:34PM

IN EIRE.

Some motorcycles in use with the Irish army,not the best quality photo as its from a 75 year old magazine.

Sir Ewok

Apr 21, 2017 - 2:01PM

Re: IN EIRE.

Nice picture, anybody got an idea where it is in Ireland.....

Jan

Apr 22, 2017 - 7:42AM

Re: IN EIRE.

Sir Ewok

Nice picture, anybody got an idea where it is in Ireland.....

There's a church in the background. That should make it much easier to find the exact location...

Jan

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Sir Ewok

Apr 22, 2017 - 4:18PM

Re: IN EIRE.

I see what you mean, Churches in Ireland are pretty rare.....

Jimmy

Apr 23, 2017 - 12:25AM

Re: IN EIRE.

The soldier in the front has just got his greatcoat caught on the lever.....

Cavalry Corps...wearing Glengarrys...........

Mick Walsh

Apr 24, 2017 - 8:30PM

Re: IN EIRE.

The first bike in the line, ZD286 is engine/frame number WM20.3969 despatched to Ministry of Defence,Dublin 22/06/1940 and the third one, ZD280 is WM20.3937.despatched on the same date.Unfortunately I have no information on where the picture was taken.
2 Ford Scout Car, either 16hp or 30hp V8 with locally built rear bodies. Probably belong to a Motor Squadron of which there were 7 throughout the various commands.

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chris b

Apr 24, 2017 - 9:07PM

Re: IN EIRE.

lovely...
any more where that came from ??

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