Gifts from above: The flying Flea.

Largely a copy of the German DKW RT98 motorcycle, the Model RE, as it was officially known, was enlisted for military service. In particular, its light weight meant it could be dropped by parachute in a tubular crate (above pict) Royal Enfield also produced. The nickname Flying Flea was a natural.

In theory, the "light weight" of the motorcycle also meant it could be lifted over obstacles like stone walls and fallen trees, making it a truly cross country machine. A soldier in action could lift the Flying Flea, if only barely. It weighed 125 pounds.

Via: Royal Enfield Motorcycles