The MkII was used in the war in North Africa from October 1941 with the 11th Hussars. It went on to be used for reconnaissance by British and Empire forces both in Europe and the Far East up to1945.
It was armed with the 15mm Besa Medium Machinegun and co-ax Besa MG. 5400 were built and it was considered to be a very effective vehicle in its role.