Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Empire Edged Weapons they became adept at improvising

they became adept at improvising ways to move the wounded more safely and in greater comfort

The frosting is now mostly worn away

neck guard apron has a heat stamp which is completely covered with paint

An aluminum rod has been placed inside to simulate the bolt

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Empire Edged Weapons they became adept at improvisingPlease note that the hand cart and machine gun in the video are NOT included with purchase. Original Item: In the later stages of the war in Europe, Allied paratroopers used these scooters to maintain contact between units, increase their mobility and haul small loads. The Cushman Motor Works designed the Model 53 Airborne Scooter to be airdropped by parachute or carried by glider. Some scooters, like this one, had a hitch to pull a model M3A4 general