Designed by BSA for use by airborne soldiers, this bicycle proved a difficult piece of equipment to parachute. Originally, two were packed together in a special container, but this was uneconomical in relation to the load. Then a single bicycle was thrown out on a small parachute, but wheels frequently buckled on landing. Finally, the folded cycle (26lbs) was parachuted on the soldier in the same manner as a leg-bag and lowered during flight.
Lightweight Bicycles
Airborne Assault is grateful for Marks & Spencer's support of ParaData in memory of the late Major John Timothy MC**, a distinguished and brave officer, and long serving M&S employee.
