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The Brockhouse Corgi: A Folding Motorcycle Based On A Design For WWII Commandos

Ben Branch April 5, 2022
Brockhouse Corgi Motorcycle
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Brockhouse Corgi is the civilian version of the Welbike, a small folding motorcycle developed during WWII to be air-dropped behind enemy lines with…

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For Sale: A Bell Huey Helicopter – Special Forces Vietnam Veteran

Ben Branch February 24, 2022
Bell Huey Helicopter 12
  • Military
  • Planes

Officially known as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, this helicopter is far better known by its nickname – the “Huey.” This particular Huey was used…

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Full Documentary: Spitfire Mk 1 to Mk 24 – How Spitfires Kept Getting Better

Ben Branch February 13, 2022
Spitfire Mk 1 to Mk 24 – How Spitfires Kept Getting Better
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

Spitfire Mk 1 to Mk 24 – How Spitfires Kept Getting Better is a new quarter hour long documentary from the British Imperial War Museum about…

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For Sale: A ZIL 131 6×6 Ex-Soviet Military Camper Truck

Ben Branch February 10, 2022
ZIL 131 Russian Truck 6x6 Camper
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This is a 6×6 camper version of the ZIL 131, one of the toughest military trucks in history. The ZIL 131 has been in…

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Dodge Power Wagon For Sale – America’s First Mass-Produced 4×4 Pickup Truck

Ben Branch December 7, 2021
Dodge Power Wagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Dodge Power Wagon was released to the general public in 1945 as America’s first mass-produced 4×4 pickup truck. It was closely based on…

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A Second-Hand Terradyne Gurkha LAPV – The Perfect Winter Vehicle?

Ben Branch December 6, 2021
Terradyne Gurkha LAPV 12
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This is a 2017 Terradyne Gurkha LAPV that was originally ordered to a luxurious civilian specification, rather than the more common tactical police and/or military standard. LAPV…

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The Harley-Davidson WLA “Liberator” – The Original Harley Adventure Bike

Ben Branch November 30, 2021
Harley-Davidson WLA Motorcycle
  • Adventure
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson WLA was developed to be a tough-as-nails dual sport adventure bike decades before the concept of a dual sport adventure bike would…

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For Sale: A Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Jet

Ben Branch November 27, 2021
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Jet 5
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This 1960 Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is currently being offered for sale for $995,000 USD, making it one of the most affordable fully-functional fighter jets for sale anywhere in…

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For Sale On eBay: An Original Navy SEAL RAB “Riverine Assault Boat”

Ben Branch November 23, 2021
Navy SEAL RAB Riverine Assault Boat Hero
  • American
  • Boats
  • Military

This is an original US Navy Seal Riverine Assault Boat, or simply a “RAB” for short. It’s powered by twin diesel engines with Hamilton…

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A Rare Experimental WW2 Military Prototype: The Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead

Ben Branch November 19, 2021
Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead 1
  • American
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The 1941 Harley-Davidson TA Knucklehead was developed during the early days of World War II when it was clear that large numbers of off-road capable…

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Pearl Harbor Attack Survivor: The Waco Biplane That Outflew A Zero

Ben Branch November 4, 2021
Waco UIC Cabin Class biplane 1
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This Waco UIC Cabin Class biplane has a fascinating history, it was being used as a training aircraft by a Hawaiian flight school in…

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There’s An “Affordable” Supersonic MiG-21 Project Plane For Sale

Ben Branch October 28, 2021
Supersonic MiG-21 Project Plane
  • Military
  • Planes

The supersonic MiG-21 is remembered today as one of the most successful fighter jets of all time, amazingly the aircraft is still in service…

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