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Extremely Rare 1st Model Twin Tube Airborne Forces Folding Bicycle
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Extremely Rare 1st Model Twin Tube Airborne Forces Folding Bicycle, this type of bike was the first model design with twin tubes leading to the leather seat, this was soon replaced with the more common found single tube versions. This example retains nearly all of its original paint finish to the frame. Front section with the BSA makers mark. Original handle bar coverings with BSA makers mark. Original chain and pedals and war economy marked tyres. The front section of the bike numbered 548076 and 83841. Leather BSA marked saddle shows some wear with the leather becoming dry and flaking in places. Repair kit pouch fitted to the back. Overall this is a superb example of an extremely rare item of Airborne forces equipment. It is believed that approximately 60,000 examples of the folding bike were manufactured by the BSA between 1942 and 1945. The majority of this number were the later single tube design. Only a handful of twin tube examples are known to exists around the world with many museums not having an example. They were famously issued to the British Airborne Forces who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and Arnhem later in 1944. They were issued these bikes as a way for the troops to quickly cover large areas of ground in a quiet manner as they were behind enemy lines. However many of the paratroopers found these cumbersome so abandoned them soon after landing. The bikes were held out in front of the paratroopers when they parachuted in behind enemy lines. Many famous wartime images can be seen of these bikes in use. The vendor acquired the item with other items from the estate of the Chief Clerk of the 6th Airborne division.
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Extremely Rare 1st Model Twin Tube Airborne Forces Folding Bicycle, this type of bike was the first model design with twin tubes leading to the leather seat, this was soon replaced with the more common found single tube versions. This example retains nearly all of its original paint finish to the frame. Front section with the BSA makers mark. Original handle bar coverings with BSA makers mark. Original chain and pedals and war economy marked tyres. The front section of the bike numbered 548076 and 83841. Leather BSA marked saddle shows some wear with the leather becoming dry and flaking in places. Repair kit pouch fitted to the back. Overall this is a superb example of an extremely rare item of Airborne forces equipment. It is believed that approximately 60,000 examples of the folding bike were manufactured by the BSA between 1942 and 1945. The majority of this number were the later single tube design. Only a handful of twin tube examples are known to exists around the world with many museums not having an example. They were famously issued to the British Airborne Forces who parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and Arnhem later in 1944. They were issued these bikes as a way for the troops to quickly cover large areas of ground in a quiet manner as they were behind enemy lines. However many of the paratroopers found these cumbersome so abandoned them soon after landing. The bikes were held out in front of the paratroopers when they parachuted in behind enemy lines. Many famous wartime images can be seen of these bikes in use. The vendor acquired the item with other items from the estate of the Chief Clerk of the 6th Airborne division.
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From the 1st of January 2021 all sales from the UK to EU customers will be treated as exports. These can be zero rated for UK VAT purposes, as currently applied for non-EU countries. But, items depending on their value and nature, may become liable to import VAT (and customs duty where applicable) when entering the EU (This is the responsibility of the buyer).
