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The welbike was a foldable motorcycle built in 1942 for british paratroopers. It weighed just 70 pounds, could be assembled in seconds, and hit 30 mph with its 98cc engine. It wasn’t great on rough terrain, but the design went on to inspire the civilian corgi scooter. - #history #ww2 #military #motorcycle #facts #historybuff #didyouknow | How History Is Created
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This is the Welbike, the foldable mini motorcycle demonstrated by British paratroopers in 1942. It is also the smallest motorcycle used by the British Armed Forces. Designed to be airdropped in a container and assembled quickly behind enemy lines, it was powered by a 98cc engine and saw limited combat action in operations like the Normandy landings. Credit: Imperial War Museum | History In Pictures
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What happened to the welbike? 👇 The idea behind the Welbike was to create a means of personal transportation that could be easily dropped by parachute along with airborne troops. Its purpose was to give paratroopers quick mobility on the ground, particularly in surprise attacks or behind enemy lines. It was compact, with a simple, straightforward design. It had a 98cc Villiers engine and could reach speeds of up to 30 mph. The motorcycle was small enough to be packed into a cylindrical containe
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