About

A gathering of classic and historic vintage military vehicles from WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold War periods in Promenade Park, Maldon.

Formed by historic military vehicle and history enthusiasts in 2014, the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association is one of the fastest growing military Associations in the UK, with well over 250 members, our aims are to help preserve military history, vehicles and artefacts.

The Essex HMVA has a membership whose vehicles range from push bikes, jeeps, land rovers, lorries, artillery and tanks. Historic Military Vehicles are in demand for fêtes, shows, living history displays and film work. Members vehicles and equipment date from WW1 and WW2 through to relatively modern examples such as Chieftain tanks. We also welcome non-vehicle owning members who may take part in living history, military collectors or military historians. Although Essex based, you do not have to live in Essex to join. We have members not only from all over the country, but in Europe too.

The Essex HMVA also supports groups such as the British Legion, supplying vehicles as a backdrop for their fund-raising collections and for the local Normandy Veterans association.

Particular attention is paid to ensuring the authenticity of vehicles, equipment and displays to ensure that all our events are of educational value for members of the public and to ensure that the younger generations are aware of our heritage.