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Whilst not strictly part of the Glos. Constabulary history, in reply to John Stephens, TVP were indeed the first UK police force to issue BMW motorcycles. NPP 729L was the first, issued to Pc Phil Bingham, at Reading. Their positive experience led to Gloucestershire following suit, a policy that was strongly advocated by the then HQ Traffic Sergeant, the late Ps Ken Hughes, resulting in our first four in 1976.
Nice to see Brian Bailey. He was a regular visitor to my dad’s cafe on the A38 at Leigh. He was a good friend to my dad. I still have a pencil sketch Brian did of my dad, entitled “The World’s Ugliest Man” affectionately how he referred to my dad.. ðŸ¤. Brian held a course at Gloucestershire College, Oxstsalls campus which I attended with my motorcycle. He was then a Sergeant but still on motorcycle. Think it was R100RT that police used then. Happy memories. Knew Dave Winstanley when he to was on motorcycle duties, later went to cars. John Harris also knew him.
Magic – Fond memories. UKX 12 N BMW R75/5 Thames Valley Police, Southern Traffic Area, Taplow 1970 -7
I think we were the first force to gradually replaace all our Triumphs and Nortons with the R75/5’s
Thanks
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