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The tool pouch and tools were not fitted for this photo session.

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Serial number R37618 was still in very original condition.

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Here are photos of one second model BSA airborne bicycle that was in my collection. For the forum, dates of introduction of military arms can be located within the Government 'List of Changes' LoCs as can dates of obsolescence and of modification or upgrade to later marks. II being manufactured: 1943 film of manufacturing BSA Airborne Bicycle and Excelsior Welbike Here is a 1943 British Pathe news wartime film showing the BSA Airborne Bicycle (Second Model) and the Welbike MK.

SECOND MODEL – Single fat tube between the saddle (seat) and the pedals.

Up until 1968 it is rare for the engine and frame number to be identical and where the frame is shared by several models the codes start with the smallest model e.g. It is always stamped raised numbers are casting part numbers.

FIRST MODEL – Twin tubes between the saddle (seat) and the pedals. On most BSAs the frame number is located in the following places.

Collectors, mainly in the UK, use it to describe the wartime BSA Airborne Bicycle but that is in error as best I can tell. The M47 stamp on the wrist socket is a subsiduary component maker of BSA who supplied the component to BSA and is stamped.The serial number is BSA and etched/applied on final approval. A non-folding one was called the “ Parabike” and this appears to be a civilian name. Notice the armoury letters and numbers on the metal work are Dymo pencil engraved and not stamped.This example is 1947 and one of the last made by BSA. So far there is no indication of official “Marks” terminology being applied to these bikes or the military even paying any attention to the variations listed below. Records suggest that this number T4582 put. and frame number of the first arrangement.

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BSA A65L LIGHTNING 1971 Grey Frame Model - Matching Serial Numbers - V5C. You can tell which model you have from the serial number prefix. Please check engine and frame numbers Until 1968, BSA used a. Much more research needs to be done however there appear to be no factory records. BSA A7/A10 De Groot BSA BSA A7, A10, A50, A65, 62-67 Fork Gaiters (pair) 8. It may be that there is the “very early” variation, and possibly even a “very late” version.

In the UK some collectors have noted other differences, but there is not enough information to create full categories. I have arbitrarily called them “First Model” and “Second Model”. There are two basic models of the BSA airborne bicycle. 5.00 BSA Nutley matching serial numbers, complete detailed info, photo. The frame number is located for BSAs 1969 and earlier on the left side of the frame, on the front engine mounting lug. Canadian paratrooper on a BSA airborne bicycle 1944, in England. 1966 BSA A655 runs and rides fine 06-3456 Upgraded Factory Comm Oil Tank.