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Justine Tibesar, A Belgian Pioneer

JUSTINE TIBESAR, A BELGIAN PIONEER After seeing the photo of the remarkable Justine Tibesar on the cover of OBM471 (Old…

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On The Cover of Old Bike Mart

In 1931, aged 22, Justine Tibesar bought a 350cc FN M-70 (motorcycle) from a dealership in Saigon and learned to…

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1932 January - Justine Tibesar with Fabrique Nationale Herstal executives and her 1930 FN M70 Sahara motorcycle following her 22,000 kilometers journey from Saigon to Paris to Liege - Herstal, Liege, Belgium
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When F.N. had two wheels

Miss Justine Tibesar welcomed by leaders of the department of FN motorcycles after her return from Saigon. The feat performed…

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The Surprising Adventure of Arlonaise Justine Tibesar

THE SURPRISING ADVENTURE OF ARLONAISE JUSTINE TIBESAR When people talk about vintage motorcycles in Luxembourg, they can’t help but mention…

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Report from the magazine “FN Sports” / October – November 1931

Report from the magazine “FN Sports” / October – November 1931 A 22-year-old girl, Miss Justine TIBESAR, arrives alone in…

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The Saigon-Paris Raid Has Just been Accomplished On a Motorcycle

Mille Tibesar’s Motorcycle Feat: The Saigon-Paris Raid It was accomplished on a 350 cc F.N. (motorcycle) by a 22-year-old young…

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A 22-Year-Old Belgian Woman’s Motorcycle Journey Across Three Continents

A 22-Year-Old Belgian Woman’s Motorcycle Journey Across Three Continents After traveling 22,000 kilometers, 22-year-old Belgian Justine Tibesarová arrived in North…

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The Adventure of a Young Girl

The Adventure of a Young Girl 22,000 Kilometers by Motorcycle: Saigon to Liège The press has reported the remarkable journey…

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Par-ci, Par-là Photo

Justine Tibesar and her 1930 fN Motorcycle Photo Caption: Mille Tibesar, the brilliant motorcyclist who, alone and without assistance, completed…

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22,000 Kilometers on a Motorcycle

22,000 Kilometers on a Motorcycle A Young Woman’s Solitary Journey 22-year-old Miss Tibesar-Kohler recently completed an extraordinary journey: 22,000 kilometers…

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Paris-Saigon by Motorcycle

Paris-Saigon by Motorcycle A Belgian motorcyclist, Mlle Justine Tibesar, who completed the Paris-Saigon raid, arrived in Rangoon (Burma, now Myanmar)last…

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Aloha Wanderwell (left) & Justine Tibesar (right) handing out WAWEC pamphlets from the video titled, "Rare 1920s and 1930s Footage from Aloha Wanderwell Baker." YouTube video timestamps 1:09/4:03 to 1:14/4:03.
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1930 (L to R) Justine Tibesar Margaret V Hall (Alohas sister) two men then Cap and Aloha Wanderwell
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Jan 1932 Justine Tibesar arrives in Turin, Italy holding her ferret on her 1930 FN M70 Belgian motorcycle
1930 April 2 Captain Olga Van Driesk (DRIESSCHE) and Justine Tibesar wearing their WAWEC uniforms in The Tampa Daily Times, Tampa, Florida
Justine Tibesar postcard. She is in her Work Around the World Educational Club WAWEC uniform circa 1930 probably Miami, Florida
1932 January - Justine Tibesar with Fabrique Nationale Herstal executives and her 1930 FN M70 Sahara motorcycle following her 22,000 kilometers journey from Saigon to Paris to Liege - Herstal, Liege, Belgium
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First Woman to Complete a 22,000 km Solo Motorcycle Journey from Saigon to Arlon (1931-1932)

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