AEC Deacon Armoured Ammunition Carrier
The AEC Mk I Gun Carrier, better known as the Deacon, was an attempt to make the 6pdr. Anti-Tank gun into a Self Propelled Gun by mounting it on an armoured AEC Matador chassis. It was only deployed in the North African campaign from December 1942 until the end of the campaign in 1943 with a total of 175 so converted. It was used against Axis armour in North Africa where wheeled vehicles were just as manoeuvrable as tanks and were credited with their part of the successful action at El Hamma, with the 76th Anti-Tank Regiment, against a German force that included Panzers IIIs. Withdrawn at the end of the North Africa campaign, and not considered suitable for use in Europe, some were converted into the Deacon Armoured Ammunition Carrier to carry either 105mm shells for the M7 Priest units or 25pdr. ammo for Sexton units in NW Europe. The remainder were sold to Turkey in 1943.
- SKU: UK376
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The AEC Mk I Gun Carrier, better known as the Deacon, was an attempt to make the 6pdr. Anti-Tank gun into a Self Propelled Gun by mounting it on an armoured AEC Matador chassis. It was only deployed in the North African campaign from December 1942 until the end of the campaign in 1943 with a total of 175 so converted. It was used against Axis armour in North Africa where wheeled vehicles were just as manoeuvrable as tanks and were credited with their part of the successful action at El Hamma, with the 76th Anti-Tank Regiment, against a German force that included Panzers IIIs. Withdrawn at the end of the North Africa campaign, and not considered suitable for use in Europe, some were converted into the Deacon Armoured Ammunition Carrier to carry either 105mm shells for the M7 Priest units or 25pdr. ammo for Sexton units in NW Europe. The remainder were sold to Turkey in 1943.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
