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[[Image: | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Air America | |||
|picture = Air america.jpg | |||
|caption = ''DVD Cover'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director = [[Roger Spottiswoode]] | |||
|date= 1990 | |||
|language = English<br>Lao | |||
|studio= Carolco Pictures | |||
|distributor=TriStar Pictures | |||
|character1=Gene Ryack | |||
|actor1=[[Mel Gibson]] | |||
|character2=Billy Covington | |||
|actor2=[[Robert Downey Jr.]] | |||
|character3=Corinne Landreaux | |||
|actor3=Nancy Travis | |||
|character4=Jack Neely | |||
|actor4=[[Art LaFleur]] | |||
|character5= Babo | |||
|actor5=[[Tim Thomerson]] | |||
|character6=General Soong | |||
|actor6=[[Burt Kwouk]] | |||
|character7=Rob Diehl | |||
|actor7=[[David Marshall Grant]] | |||
|character8=Senator Davenport | |||
|actor8=[[Lane Smith]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Air America''''' is a 1990 Vietnam War comedy directed by [[Roger Spottiswoode]] and stars [[Mel Gibson]] and [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as American civilian pilots who are employed by the CIA in a secret program that provided unofficial transportation of arms and goods into the country of Laos during the Vietnam conflict. | '''''Air America''''' is a 1990 Vietnam War comedy directed by [[Roger Spottiswoode]] and stars [[Mel Gibson]] and [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as American civilian pilots who are employed by the CIA in a secret program that provided unofficial transportation of arms and goods into the country of Laos during the Vietnam conflict. | ||
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==PPS-43== | ==PPS-43== | ||
The brother-in-law of Gene Ryack ([[Mel Gibson]]) offers a case of [[PPS-43]] submachine guns for Gene to buy. Gene's brother-in-law says that the crate of PPS-43s were dropped to the Pathet Lao forces by the Russians and he was able to get them before the Pathet Lao did. | The brother-in-law of Gene Ryack ([[Mel Gibson]]) offers a case of [[PPS-43]] submachine guns for Gene to buy. Gene's brother-in-law says that the crate of PPS-43s were dropped to the Pathet Lao forces by the Russians and he was able to get them before the Pathet Lao did. | ||
[[Image:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:PPSh-43-Submachine-Gun.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 022.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gene examines the PSS-43.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 022.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gene examines the PSS-43.]] | ||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Walther | ==Walther P1== | ||
Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) carries a [[Walther | Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) carries a [[Walther P1]], a post-war version of P38, fitted with a suppressor. He's seen firing it at an iguana and at a golf ball. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:WaltherP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P1 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:AirA_304.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While on his miniature golf course, Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) carries a | [[File:AirA_304.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While on his miniature golf course, Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) carries a Walther P1 fitted with a suppressor.]] | ||
[[File:AirA_305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) with his suppressed | [[File:AirA_305.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack Neely ([[Art LaFleur]]) with his suppressed P1.]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 008.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of Neely's suppressed | [[Image:AirAmerica 008.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Closeup of Neely's suppressed Walther. The slide serration matches the P1.]] | ||
[[File:AirA_51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack carries the Walther in the back of his waistband.]] | [[File:AirA_51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack carries the Walther in the back of his waistband.]] | ||
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==M16A1 Rifle== | ==M16A1 Rifle== | ||
[[M16A1]] rifles are arried by the soldiers under the command of Laotian General Soong ([[Burt Kwouk]]). | [[M16A1]] rifles are arried by the soldiers under the command of Laotian General Soong ([[Burt Kwouk]]). | ||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of a raised rib around the magazine release button, changing of the forward Receiver pins, and the addition of the forward assist button on the upper receiver.]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Laotian soldier is seen carrying the M16A1 as they clear out the village to seize the poppy fields.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 024.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Laotian soldier is seen carrying the M16A1 as they clear out the village to seize the poppy fields.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
[[M1 Garand]] rifles also are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong. | [[M1 Garand]] rifles also are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Laotian soldier carries an M1 Garand as he guards Gen. Soong's plane from Billy Covington ([[Robert Downey Jr.]])]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 010.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Laotian soldier carries an M1 Garand as he guards Gen. Soong's plane from Billy Covington ([[Robert Downey Jr.]])]] | ||
[[File:AirA 40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1 Garands are carried by troops.]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
[[M1 Carbine]]s are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong. | [[M1 Carbine]]s are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight and bayonet lug.]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 023.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soong's men are armed with M1 Carbines as they raid a restaurant.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 023.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soong's men are armed with M1 Carbines as they raid a restaurant.]] | ||
==AK-47== | ==AK-47== | ||
What appears to be a [[AK-47]] rifles are seen in the hands of many characters in the film include NVA soldiers, Viet Cong guerrillas and Laos villagers. | What appears to be a [[AK-47]] rifles are seen in the hands of many characters in the film include NVA soldiers, Viet Cong guerrillas and Laos villagers. | ||
[[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Ak_54.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Milled Receiver AK-47 design; 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 015.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An AK Variant is seen on the back of one of the men helping Gene load his weapons cache.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 015.jpg|thumb|600px|none|An AK Variant is seen on the back of one of the men helping Gene load his weapons cache.]] | ||
==AKS-47== | ==AKS-47== | ||
Air America pilot Babo ([[Tim Thomerson]]) carries what appears to be an [[AKS-47]]. | Air America pilot Babo ([[Tim Thomerson]]) carries what appears to be an [[AKS-47]]. | ||
[[Image:Poly Tech Model AK-47S Semi-Auto Carbine "Legend Series".jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Poly Tech Model AK-47S Semi-Auto Carbine "Legend Series".jpg|thumb|none|450px|Poly Tech Model AK-47S Semi-Automatic Carbine - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 018.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Babo ([[Tim Thomerson]]) is seen with an AK Variant as Gene tries to make a decision on whether to dump his shipment.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 018.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Babo ([[Tim Thomerson]]) is seen with an AK Variant as Gene tries to make a decision on whether to dump his shipment.]] | ||
==Charleville Musket== | ==Charleville Musket== | ||
What appears to be [[Charleville Musket]]s are used by a Laotian tribe. | What appears to be [[Charleville Musket]]s are used by a Laotian tribe. During a confrontation, Gene points out the problem with even using Flintlocks in a tropical environment as the pan and frizzen are rendered unusable in the rain. | ||
[[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Musket - .69 caliber]] | [[File:Charlie.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charleville Musket - .69 caliber]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 011.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Laotian rebel aims a long gun.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 011.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Laotian rebel aims a long gun.]] | ||
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==M60 Machine Gun== | ==M60 Machine Gun== | ||
[[M60]] machine guns are seen in the hands of Laotian troops and carried by Gene as he prepares to sell off his cache of weapons. | [[M60]] machine guns are seen in the hands of Laotian troops and carried by Gene as he prepares to sell off his cache of weapons. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:AirAmerica 014.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gene loads an M60 into his plane as he prepares to make a final sale.]] | [[Image:AirAmerica 014.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Gene loads an M60 into his plane as he prepares to make a final sale.]] | ||
[[File:AirA_46.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Laotian solder holds the M60.]] | [[File:AirA_46.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Laotian solder holds the M60.]] | ||
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Air America is a 1990 Vietnam War comedy directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. as American civilian pilots who are employed by the CIA in a secret program that provided unofficial transportation of arms and goods into the country of Laos during the Vietnam conflict.
The following weapons were used in the film Air America:
Submachine Guns
Uzi
A full-size Uzi is seen in the hands of Air America pilots Gene Ryack (Mel Gibson) and Babo (Tim Thomerson). The Uzi was officially adopted in 1951 by the Israeli Army. During this time period, the CIA purchased Uzis from FN in Europe and these were issued to special types, and there are reports of them being used by Air America/CIA personnel. Since the film takes place in 1969, it is not unreasonable that a gunrunner would be able to have one in Laos during the time of the Vietnam War.
PPS-43
The brother-in-law of Gene Ryack (Mel Gibson) offers a case of PPS-43 submachine guns for Gene to buy. Gene's brother-in-law says that the crate of PPS-43s were dropped to the Pathet Lao forces by the Russians and he was able to get them before the Pathet Lao did.
Handguns
Walther P1
Jack Neely (Art LaFleur) carries a Walther P1, a post-war version of P38, fitted with a suppressor. He's seen firing it at an iguana and at a golf ball.
M1911A1
Air America pilot Babo (Tim Thomerson) also is seen with an M1911A1.
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Laotian General Soong (Burt Kwouk) carries a very large revolver which appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 19.
Rifles
M16A1 Rifle
M16A1 rifles are arried by the soldiers under the command of Laotian General Soong (Burt Kwouk).
M1 Garand
M1 Garand rifles also are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong.
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbines are carried by the soldiers of Laotian General Soong.
AK-47
What appears to be a AK-47 rifles are seen in the hands of many characters in the film include NVA soldiers, Viet Cong guerrillas and Laos villagers.
AKS-47
Air America pilot Babo (Tim Thomerson) carries what appears to be an AKS-47.
Charleville Musket
What appears to be Charleville Muskets are used by a Laotian tribe. During a confrontation, Gene points out the problem with even using Flintlocks in a tropical environment as the pan and frizzen are rendered unusable in the rain.
Machine Guns
M60 Machine Gun
M60 machine guns are seen in the hands of Laotian troops and carried by Gene as he prepares to sell off his cache of weapons.
Shotguns
Single Shot Shotgun
A Laotian peasant shoots down an Air America plane with his single shot shotgun at the beginning of the film.
Other
RPG-7
RPG-7 launchers are used by Laotian soldiers.
Mk II hand grenade
A Mk II hand grenade is used by Gene to detonate a cache of arms.
