The New BMW

Photo: Paul Woodward

Paul Woodward next to the new BMW 750cc TD(N) motorcycle. These machines replaced British built Triumphs and was a new step in buying foreign motor vehicles for the force. This photograph was taken at the Trent Embankment just prior to the annual Rememberance Parade in 1980. A few eyebrows were raised at the irony of using these brand new German motorcycles on that occasion for the first time.

Ironically as well as being the first officer to be allocated to the new BMWs, Paul was also the last to use them before they were replaced by Japanese Hondas in 2002