As they can be used in “Chain of Command” in the early North African campaign I have decided to include this model for completeness although, along with its colleagues from the Duke of Westminster’s Regiment, the Cheshire Yeomanry, has been completed for a long time.

Although they weren’t suitable for use during WW1 on the Western Front, once trench warfare began, the Army sent them to fight in the Middle East where they proved very successful. After the First World War, a new generation called the Rolls Royce 1920 Pattern were built and saw action in Ireland, Shanghai and Egypt.

They were used during WW2 for patrol duties along the British coastline and saw action in North Africa.

This one is shown operating in WW2 during the attack on Bardia.

They are a very old resin cast from a UK manufacturer I have long forgotten. I purchased a lot of Armoured Cars and Model T’s for WW1 in Palestine gaming, and at the time was very impressed with their service and willingness to help out. Thanks whoever you are!

For “Chain of Command” they are a List Three support.

Here is the Duke of Westminster’s Regiment fighting to rescue the Crew of the Tara

Note the T-Model Ford with Airfix WW2 Australian crew cut off at the waist!

The Duke of Westminster’s squadron of armoured cars attack the Senussi camp at Asisa in Tripoli in mid-March 1916. They were based on Rolls Royce cars which the Duke was able to purchase due to his very healthy bank balance. The illustration, by Caton Woodville, is taken from The Great World War, a History, vol 5 edited by Frank A Mumby (Gresham Publishing)

Despite its age the Rolls Royce armoured car was still the equivalent of the MkII Marmon-Herrington that should be finished for tomorrow.