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.
​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 ...
One morning in October of ’39 a number of us were asked if we would like to report to the Parade Ground for instruction in riding a motor bike and becoming Despatch Riders (DON R’s). I reported along ...
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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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 ...
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