rambo1969 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) This is a picture of my grandad during the war. The 'chris on the headlamp cover is short for his 1st daughter, christine. Somewhere in england I think. I think it's a brilliant photo, taken by someone who knew what there doing! Any ideas? Photo removed, I don't know who owns the copyright. Edited December 4, 2009 by rambo1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefano Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks like a Royal Enfield WD/C - never seen a photo of one with the horn mounted up by the headlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm sure that Stefano's ID is correct and based on the initial C44***** census number, there is a good chance that it is from contract C8732 which was produced late 1941 / early 1942. The contract of 3000 was split 1500 RAOC Chilwell (for frontline units) and 1500 RASC Feltham (for support services). This number is an RAOC allocation Although early WD/Cs were taken to France by the BEF and there are some photographs of the machines in Palestine, generally speaking it is a bike that was used for light communications duties within the UK. It is always interesting to know where the bikes ended up. Do you know your Grandfather's unit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 He became a sgt in the RA, my nan said he loved bikes during the war but never rode one when he came out! I have some letters he wrote during the war to his pre war employer, when I get time i'm going to post them up on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 He became a sgt in the RA, my nan said he loved bikes during the war but never rode one when he came out!I have some letters he wrote during the war to his pre war employer, when I get time i'm going to post them up on here. Looking forward to the letters.:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 More info straight from scource? OHHH yes plaes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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