About this Vehicle

The Royal Enfield WD/RE 125 known as the "Flying Flea" is a lightweight British motorcycle developed by Royal Enfield as a means of transport that could be dropped by parachute or carried in gliders. The first orders for the Royal Enfield WD/RE were placed during 1943, but only a few were actually dropped into the battle zone by parachute, as it was decided to load them into troop carrying gliders. A number of Royal Enfield WD/RE motorcycles were also used for beach landings during 1943 and 1944 for communication between the beaches and the nearest front line forces.