​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 ...

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.

•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 ...

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 ...

London’s growing army of bicycle couriers are getting on their bikes to protect their interests. The CCs, as they are known in the trade, are joining trade unions in a bid to improve conditions. There ...

TRIBUTES have been paid to a war veteran, who dodged bullets on his motorbike while working as a despatch rider during the Second World War. Former Desert Rat Edward Hughes, 91, from Spennymoor, died ...

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 ...

Geoff Peasgood with three fellow Despatch Riders in their Terrier (Dorset's) uniforms. This story was submitted to the People’s War web site by a volunteer on behalf of Geoff Peasgood and has been ...

Stories categorised in 'Territorial Army Despatch Rider during the War, a Photo album'. These stories may contain references to other themes. Territorial Army Despatch Rider during the War - Part 1.