Norton 16H Motorcycle - Ottawa, Ontario
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The "Snortin Norton", as it was named by Canadian soldiers, was one of the most widely-used military motorcycles during the Second World War. This model is located in the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario
Waymark Code: WM10T1C
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/19/2019
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Norton 16H Motorcycle
The "Snortin Norton", as it was named by Canadian soldiers, was one of the most widely-used military motorcycles during the Second World War.
Dispatch riders used the Norton to quickly ferry orders and reports between the front lines and command posts. Military police used them to control traffic and to keep troops and supplies moving smoothly. Senior leaders, including Lieutenant-General H.D.G. (Harry) Crerar, preferred the Norton to the powerful Harley-Davidson, which had earned the reputation of being dangerous to its riders. The Norton also offered better performance than the Harley-Davidson when riding cross-country.
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