North Staffs Military Vehicle Group

North Staffs Military Vehicle Group North Staffs Military Vehicle Group is a gathering of enthusiasts who own, restore and operate ex-military vehicles from all periods and conflicts.

You do not need to own a vehicle to join our club. Meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month. Meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month at The Nissen Hut, Motor Clinic Garage, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DJ. For more information, please contact us or visit our website: https://www.mvtnorthstaffs.org.uk/

Sunday evening social meet with a few of our members at Grumpy's
24/05/2026

Sunday evening social meet with a few of our members at Grumpy's

Foxfield War Wheels weekend.
19/05/2026

Foxfield War Wheels weekend.

A fantastic effort from all of our members this weekend to out on a great show at War Wheels 2026!
17/05/2026

A fantastic effort from all of our members this weekend to out on a great show at War Wheels 2026!

Out supporting The Longest Yarn at Lichfield Cathedral
04/05/2026

Out supporting The Longest Yarn at Lichfield Cathedral

Joing us at War Wheels 2026 is North Staffs Military Vehicle Trust area secretary Simon Henson's Ford GPW!This Jeep rep...
30/04/2026

Joing us at War Wheels 2026 is North Staffs Military Vehicle Trust area secretary Simon Henson's Ford GPW!

This Jeep represents one operated by the USAAF 8th Air Force, 453
Bomb Group, which was based at RAF Old Buckenham airfield in
Norfolk. 453 Bomb group had four squadrons consisting of the
732nd, 733rd, 734th and 735th Bombardment squadrons.
The unit operated the Consolidated B 24 Liberator bombers.
Notable personnel included actors Major Jimmy Stewart, the Group
Operations Officer, who flew at least 24 combat missions and
Radioman/Air gunner, Staff Sergeant Walter Matthau.

This particular Jeep was built in February 1945 by the Ford Motor
company, under licence to Willys Overland and it has many parts
stamped with the Ford F symbol.

Shipped to Europe too late to see active service, this jeep was
gifted to the French Army, as was a considerable amount of US
equipment. Use by the French Army is not known; however, it was
rebuilt at some time as it has a Hodgkiss body tub, French wheels
and French glass in the windscreen.

If you wish to register your vehicle to attend War Wheels 2026, please fill in the following form:

https://www.mvtnorthstaffs.org.uk/war-wheels-registration

War Wheels 2026 takes place on the 16/17th May

Foxfield Steam Railway, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

On display on the North Staffs Military Vehicle Group will be this example of the Daimler Ferret, owned by Ian Waite.The...
30/04/2026

On display on the North Staffs Military Vehicle Group will be this example of the Daimler Ferret, owned by Ian Waite.

The Daimler Ferret was a British armoured reconnaissance vehicle introduced in the early 1950s, designed to replace wartime scout cars such as the Daimler Dingo. Built by the Daimler Company, it featured a compact 4x4 layout and a fully enclosed armoured hull, offering improved protection for its crew. Thousands were produced, and the Ferret became a standard reconnaissance vehicle for the British Army and many other nations during the Cold War.

Powered by a Rolls-Royce B60 petrol engine, the Ferret was known for its excellent mobility, capable of reaching speeds of around 50 mph (80 km/h) on roads. Its small size and agile handling made it ideal for scouting, liaison, and patrol duties, particularly in urban or confined environments. Various versions were produced, including turreted models armed with machine guns, as well as variants equipped for communications and command roles.

The Ferret saw widespread service around the world, including in conflicts and peacekeeping operations from the 1950s through to the late 20th century. It was used by British forces in places such as Northern Ireland, as well as by numerous export customers across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Even today, many Ferrets survive in private collections and military museums, valued for their durability, distinctive design, and long service history.

Whilst our show has a wide array of WW2 vehicles, we're very keen to bring more post war vehicles to War Wheels in the future. Please do get in touch if you own post war vehicles and would like to display at our event.

If you wish to register your vehicle to attend War Wheels 2026, please fill in the following form:

https://www.mvtnorthstaffs.org.uk/war-wheels-registration

War Wheels 2026 takes place on the 16/17th May

Foxfield Steam Railway, Caverswall Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

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The Nissen Hut, Motor Clinic Garage, Trentham Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST34DJ

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