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Old 19-02-07, 22:20
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Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) is offline
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Default Re: re canadian G3L

Even if neither was issued to Canadian troops, it's quite likely they were stolen by Canadians at some point in their service career...

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Originally posted by rampant rivet
Great looking bike Keith I have a 1940 Norton 16 H and was also wondering if my machine had been used by Canadian forces as they used a fair number.
My particular bike was last R.E.M.E. overhauled in 1952 !! which is a long service life for a 16H.

Frame No.17154

Contract No. C6127

Census No. 4195456

I am sure both of us would be very gratefull to anyone who can shed any light on the history of our M/cs

Thats what I calll a Birthday present ! its mine next week and have been promised a wiring loom for my C15 aren't wifes wonderfull !!!

Cheers RR.
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