BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bicycle WW2

Hi guys

I know the 1942-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bicycle was used by the infantry on D-Day but does anyone have any photos or evidence of this?

I'm pretty sure I saw one on IWM but I can't find it now, of infantry coming ashore (probably second wave) carrying these folding bikes and IIRC in Hart Dykes 'Normandy to Arnhem' he mentions that their folding bikes were run over by a column of Churchills much to the joy of his troops.

Can anyone help, thanks

Smudge

 

Smudge,

I tried to post a photo of RUR on Sword. They have airborne bikes. My skills were not up to the task.

Use search on IWM site. Sword/image/WWII/Normandy brought it up on the first page.

Mike

 

Hi Mike

Ta muchly I found what I needed thanks

Smudge

 

Hi Smudge,

The Para Bike gets quite a few mentions in the thread below. You might find a pic or two in there ...

Pushbikes - WW2Talk

 

good day smudge,yesterday.09:24am.re:r.s.a airborne folding paratroopers bicycle.ww2.if you go to u tube,ask your question.they have it all..have a good day,regards bernard85

 

Thanks Cee

That one of teh folding bikes in the landing craft D-Day is spot on thanks. Wonder if thats on IWM

 

Smudge,

There are several on this page:

Canadian landings captured by RCN photographer - Maple Leaf Up

Also on the Canadian Archives at the same size. Try this page and beyond:

The Highland Light Infantry of Canada - D-Day - Archives Canada

You might be after a British unit though ...?

Cheers ...

 

Cheers Cee

I found those on the Canadian National Archives but thanks again.

I just wanted to prove to somebody that Infantry use of the 'Parabike' was common. I reckon it was

Thanks all

Smudge