Difference Between the ATS and the MTC

[Home Guard]

I have just started watching season 1 of Foyle's War, as I very much enjoy good English drama TV (of course anything is better than the c##p they air over here). I knew of his driver being army, but had always thought she was ATS, the story taking place in May 1940, but she's not she's MTC.

Now I am trying to understand the difference between the ATS and he MTC? Wondering if I am going to need to add MTC insignia to my ATS collection???

Tried searching here and found some interesting stuff, but no answer to this question. Also Googled it but was unable to find an answer.

Thanks,

Terry

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by Home Guard

I knew of his driver being army, but had always thought she was ATS, the story taking place in May 1940, but she's not she's MTC.

Maybe not

"Despite the appearance of the character Samantha Stewart in the television series Foyle's War there is no evidence that any MTC member was ever seconded to a police force."

[Home Guard]

Thanks Mike. I am more interested to know if the MTC was related to the ATS in any way? I collect ATS and am wanting to know if I need to expand to include MTC (Motorized Transport Corps). My reason for referencing the character in the series is that I was expecting her to be ATS, not MTC - thus creating my question.

Thanks again,

Terry

[3dg]

Hi Terry
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mech...ransport_Corps

[3dg]

This link..
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=50923

[3dg]

Nothing to do with the ATS I don't think Terry, completely different unit.

Chris

[Home Guard]

Thanks 3dg! Looks like you are right in that they were a separate volunteer organization serving as drivers. In any event i feel like I am just going to have to add that cap badge to my collection as well!!!!


Need one if anybody has a spare.

Terry