White Helmets: 85 years in the saddle 17.09.12

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Published on September 18, 2012 10:22:16 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXXq2J7K3XM

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The world's oldest motorcycle display team, The Royal Signals White Helmets, has been celebrating 85 years in the saddle, with a special show in Dorset.

The display at Blandford Camp was performed in front of former members of the team, some in their 80's, who got a chance to ride the bikes themselves.

But the team's historic association with the Royal Signals may soon come to an end, because of budget cuts.

The way the Army runs the team is likely to change so that riders will no longer be recruited from the Royal Signals alone.