Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Russian Artwork & Posters The cylinder is very faintly

The cylinder is very faintly marked with shortened number 3460

it's clear that it is in fact a scaled down "cadet" version

Aide to the Secretary of the Navy

termed "issues" by S&W

Leighton in Philadelphia

Original U.S. WWII 1944 Model 53 Airborne Motor Scooter - Functional! Russian Artwork & Posters The cylinder is very faintlyPlease 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