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U.S. Motorcycle Repair Crew 1:35

U.S. Motorcycle Repair Crew 1:35
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U.S. Motorcycle Repair Crew 1:35
Reference : MO-35284TO
U.S. Motorcycle Repair Crew 1:35
Miniart 35284
Scale 1:35
Skill level
Item Length/Height/Width 19 x 29 x 4,5 cm
to assemble: 2 motorcycles and 3 figurines

The Harley-Davidson WLA was produced to US Army specifications in the years during and around World War II. It was based on an existing civilian model, the WL, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45-cubic-inch (740 cm3) engine displacement and single-rider design.

The model number breaks down as follows:
W for HD’s family of motorcycles mounting the 45-cubic-inch (740 cm3) flathead motor;
L was HD’s designation for a “High Compression” engine;
A for Army Model.

Harley-Davidson began producing the WLA in small numbers in 1940, as part of a general military expansion. The later entry of the United States into World War II saw significantly increased production, with over 90,000 being produced during the war (along with spare parts the equivalent of many more).

The US Army used motorcycles for police and escort work, courier duties, and some scouting, as well as limited use to transport radio and radio suppression equipment. Allied motorcycles were almost never used as combat vehicles or for troop mobility, and so were rarely equipped with sidecars as was common on the German side. Nevertheless, the WLA acquired the nickname "Liberator", since it was seen ridden by soldiers liberating occupied Europe.
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