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Welbike

1942-1945, SOE

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This mini-motorcycle was  a WWII quick escape vehicle. The British Special Operations Executive (SOE) officers parachuted behind enemy lines with the bike in an airdrop container. When they hit the ground and unfolded the bike, they were on the road within 11 seconds.

View this original Welbike in the Spy Museum's collection. Courtesy of H. Keith Melton.