AEC Militant

The AEC Militant (Milly) was produced in several versions from 1952-67 (MkI).

Model History

The militant had initially been built by Maudslay.

Militant MkI

AEC MILITANT MK1 Breakdown Tender No.1456 MR Milly Tant

Over 3800 MkI Militants were produced between 1952 and 1967. The Militant was built as both 6x4 and 6x6 chassis, with long or short wheelbase and in Left hand drive (O859) or Right hand drive (O860) configurations. The one pictured here worked for London Transport before joining National Rescue and has a website at www.millytant.com

Militant MkIII

AEC Militant Mk.III

Military designations

Main article: List of FV series military vehicles

The main version in British army use being the;

• FV 11007 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo ( 14 ft ) 6x4
• FV 11008 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo ( 18 ft ) 6x4
• FV 11012 : Truck 10 ton General Service Cargo Dropside 6x4

Specification

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Preservation

A number example appear at Commercial vehicles events and Military vehicles shows, as well as several of the Steam fairs and rallies which feature a range of vintage vehicles as well as the steam exhibits.

• Please list known examples in preservation or seen at shows here.

List of Preserved AEC Militant trucks

Registration No.	Make-Model or type no	Build-Year	Engine-Make/Type	Weight/class	Chassis/Body type	Owner (if known)	Photo	Were seen/Featured	Other info
VSK 996	AEC Militant Mk ?	?	?	6x6	Timber tractor	S. Bolton of Essex		At Woolpit Steam 2009

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See also

• List of Vehicles by F number
• Shows and Meets
• Collections
• Museums List - some of the museums feature Military vehicle in their collections.