ROYAL ENFIELD WD/RE -(1939)
The Royal Enfield WD/RE was introduced in 1939 based on German DKW RT100 and powered by 125 cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke engine with a max power of 3.5 bhp at 4,500 rpm, and came with a 4-speed gearbox of chain drive. The Royal Enfield WD/RE ‘Flying Flea’ had a top speed of 45 mph (72.5 km/h).
The Royal Enfield WD/RE came to service in 1939, and it has other name called "Flying Flea" it has some features like be para-dropped or carried in gliders.
The motorcycle was used for quickly transmitting messages and signals between airborne and assault troops, at the time radio communications could not be established.
ROYAL ENFIELD WD/RE -(1939)
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