​Pam Jordan, who has died aged 99, was believed to be the last of six women who served as Second World War motorcycle despatch riders in the Air Transport Auxiliary, or ATA. The younger ...
Indian motorcycle company Royal Enfield has honoured the despatch riders of the war with a limited edition range of military colours coming in July 2015 and released rideaway prices in Australia.
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Despatch riders: The new menace on Lagos roads

•We are proactive — LASTMA •We are studying the situation — Brand ownerONE would have expected some measure of decency and order in the way they operate, since they serve as couriers for both ...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a war veteran, who dodged bullets on his motorbike while working as a despatch rider during the Second World War. Former Desert Rat Edward Hughes, 91, from Spennymoor, died ...
Royal Enfield introduces a new limited range of Classic 500s based on their rich history in the World War. The limited edition Classic 500 will be launched in three colours - Squadron Blue Despatch, ...
London’s growing army of bicycle couriers are getting on their bikes to protect their interests. The CCs, as they are known in the trade, are joining trade unions in a bid to improve conditions. There ...
Long before e-mail, Britain's military relied on a much simpler method of getting vital information from A to B. Long before e-mail, Britain's military relied on a much simpler method of getting vital ...
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