AndyFowler Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 For the modern AEC :whistle:in your life ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 AEC Militant Mk3 Recovery towing A Bedford TM on a FV3221 10 ton light recovery trailer at the 2007 War and Peace show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 It will be really wonderful when they invent colour photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyFowler Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Militant Graham at Llandudno ! I hope !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lauren Child Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) This is the Duxford Militant. She's known as Nellie. Nellie was used by a Circus to help with their elephant, but the elephant died and the militant found a new home at the museum. She's named after the elephant. Nellie is a working vehicle and is used all over the museum. She's the society's baby, and gets lots of attention. She's also used for driver training, and this photo was taken when I learned how to drive her. I want one for home now.... Edited June 17, 2008 by Lauren Child Changed URL for picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) This one was owned by East Sussex County Council and driven by John Rebbeck, it is shown towing Forceful when he was Petrol powered, not because he was broken down but because John always prefers to arrive at W & P with something dangling :-D John now owns it and what was once green became blue, and then good taste prevailed and it is now green again :thumbsup: Edited February 7, 2009 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 This is the Duxford Militant. She's known as Nellie. Nellie was used by a Circus to help with their elephant, but the elephant died and the militant found a new home at the museum. She's named after the elephant. Nellie is a working vehicle and is used all over the museum. She's the society's baby, and gets lots of attention. She's also used for driver training, and this photo was taken when I learned how to drive her. I want one for home now.... Nellie the Militant stowed her crane and said goodbye to the circus off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Nellie the militant packed her gear and trundled off to Duxford off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Sorry, couldn't resist :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Grumpys Mk3 with a 10ton recovery dolly suspend towing Simons Mk3 back from south wales to the midlands for restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Nellie the Militant stowed her crane and said goodbye to the circus off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Nellie the militant packed her gear and trundled off to Duxford off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Sorry, couldn't resist :-D That's fantastic - I'll have to take it in and pin it on the noticeboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Nellie the Militant stowed her crane and said goodbye to the circus off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Nellie the militant packed her gear and trundled off to Duxford off she drove with a bumpety bump bump bump bump Sorry, couldn't resist :-D Stupid boy!:pfrt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I posted this one before the big crash. 2 Mk3's and a Mk1 having a big drink on the way to W&P last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 :???:??? :confused:..............and whats this sponsered link, thing,......'US Military Singles',.........wasthatabout........ I've had a word with Jack about that:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've had a word with Jack about that:argh: And??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) Mod Edit.. As requested this thread has been split... you can find the new thread here... http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=8246 Edited June 15, 2008 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Duxfords "Nellie" at SPEED on airfield run at 2008 military vehicle show ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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antarmike Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I was once told ?? SP ?? Serials were reserved for "Special Projects" Is this true, if so what project was the Millie above involved in (Multi-fuel engine perhaps??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That's very interesting ! I'm sure you must be right as the caption that accompanied this photograph, which is from a book published in 1976, reads, "AEC Militant, MK 3 (6 x 6) Cargo Truck undergoing trials". There is no hint in the text as to what kind of trials this truck was involved in. I can remember seeing a beautifully restored MK.3 truck a few years ago which I assume is still around. You don't see many about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Judging by the fact the Winscreen wiper is on the Rght, and the right hand door window is wound down, I would say it prooves the MkIII cargo WAS built in a RHD Model.. Can't see through the window, there is a hint of a steering wheel. Is the Master any clearer? Does the cupola on the left side of cab mean it IS RHD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Judging by the fact the Winscreen wiper is on the Rght, and the right hand door window is wound down, I would say it prooves the MkIII cargo WAS built in a RHD Model.. Can't see through the window, there is a hint of a steering wheel. Is the Master any clearer? Does the cupola on the left side of cab mean it IS RHD? This MkIII is RHD. Apart from the clues you have mentioned, on the original photograph in the book, the steering wheel and driver's hands can be made out on the right with the passenger side, on the left, unoccupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Heres a mk3 that I photographed at Gaydon a few years ago ! She was beautifull in Deep Bronze Green ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 That first black and white cargo is pictured in the Logistics Corps book. That last Militant looks gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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