The WWII Motorcycle You've Never Seen

The video dives into the ingenious design of the Welbike, a compact British motorcycle developed for airborne troops during World War II. Small enough to fit inside a parachute canister, the Welbike could be dropped behind enemy lines and quickly assembled within minutes, giving paratroopers fast mobility after landing. The footage highlights its minimalist build, unique folding features, and the daring concept of soldiers riding into action on a bike literally dropped from the sky.

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The Welbike - a British motorcycle fitted in an air drop canister for use during WWII pic.twitter.com/jDYFWNiMXv

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