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Race | [[Image:64644.jpg|thumb|right|350px|''Race For The Yankee Zephyr'' (1981)]] | ||
''' | '''''Race for the Yankee Zephyr''''' is a 1981 adventure film that was shot in New Zealand and stars [[George Peppard]] as Theo Brown, the leader of a group of treasure hunters who are intent on recovering the lost treasure hidden within the wreckage of a recently discovered World War plane named ''The Yankee Zephyr''. Besides Peppard, the film featured an international cast including [[Ken Wahl]], [[Lesley Ann Warren]], and [[Donald Pleasence]] and was directed by actor [[David Hemmings]]. | ||
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= | =Pistols= | ||
== Beretta Model 70 == | == Beretta Model 70 == | ||
After boarding the Yankee Zephyr, Theo Brown ([[George Peppard]]) pulls out a [[Beretta Model 70]] and fires at Sally. | After boarding the Yankee Zephyr, Theo Brown ([[George Peppard]]) pulls out a [[Beretta Model 70]] and fires at Sally. | ||
[[Image:Beretta 70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 70 .32 acp]] | [[Image:Beretta 70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 70 .32 acp]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brown fires his Beretta at Sally]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brown fires his Beretta at Sally.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== Armalite AR-10 == | == Armalite AR-10 == | ||
The [[Armalite AR-10]] is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's ([[George Peppard]]) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney ([[Ken Wahl]]) and given to Sally ([[Lesley Ann Warren]]) to create a distraction. | The [[Armalite AR-10]] is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's ([[George Peppard]]) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney ([[Ken Wahl]]) and given to Sally ([[Lesley Ann Warren]]) to create a distraction. Both "Sudanese" and "Portuguese" model rifles can be seen. | ||
[[Image:Ar10-1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Ar10-1.jpg|thumb|none|401px|Armalite AR-10, "Sudanese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AR-10 being held by one of Brown's henchmen in the | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The AR-10 being held by one of Brown's henchmen in the background.]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same henchman firing the AR-10 at Barney and Sally as they escape]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same henchman firing the AR-10 at Barney and Sally as they escape.]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney picks up the guard's Armalite]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 003.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney picks up the guard's Armalite.]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After Barney gives her the signal, Sally displays her unfamiliarity with firearms]] | [[File:Armalite AR-10 Portuguese.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Armalite AR-10, "Portuguese" model - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sally starts to fire, although it appears to be too much for her, as she just randomly sprays bullets everywhere (while screaming)]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After Barney gives her the signal, Sally displays her unfamiliarity with firearms.]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another one of Brown's guards fires his AR-10 at Barney]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sally starts to fire, although it appears to be too much for her, as she just randomly sprays bullets everywhere (while screaming).]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman puts down his rifle as Brown boards the Yankee Zephyr]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 006.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another one of Brown's guards fires his AR-10 at Barney.]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 007.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman puts down his rifle as Brown boards the Yankee Zephyr.]] | |||
== Winchester Model 70 == | == Winchester Model 70 == | ||
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== 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun == | == 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun == | ||
One of Theo Brown's henchmen uses an 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun throughout the film. | One of Theo Brown's ([[George Peppard]]) henchmen uses an [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun]] throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none|400px|12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun]] | [[Image:Browning 0-U.jpg|thumb|none|400px|12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 014.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney and Gibbie each punch a man holding a gun]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 014.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barney and Gibbie each punch a man holding a gun]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman fires at Gibbie]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 015.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman fires at Gibbie]] | ||
[[Image:Yankee zephyr 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman holding the shotgun during the jet boat chase]] | [[Image:Yankee zephyr 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman holding the shotgun during the jet boat chase]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Adventure Movie]] | [[Category:Adventure Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Action Movie]] | |||
[[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]] | |||
[[Category:New Zealander Produced]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:49, 1 March 2016
Race for the Yankee Zephyr is a 1981 adventure film that was shot in New Zealand and stars George Peppard as Theo Brown, the leader of a group of treasure hunters who are intent on recovering the lost treasure hidden within the wreckage of a recently discovered World War plane named The Yankee Zephyr. Besides Peppard, the film featured an international cast including Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, and Donald Pleasence and was directed by actor David Hemmings.
The following weapons were used in the film Race for the Yankee Zephyr:
Pistols
Beretta Model 70
After boarding the Yankee Zephyr, Theo Brown (George Peppard) pulls out a Beretta Model 70 and fires at Sally.
Rifles
Armalite AR-10
The Armalite AR-10 is one of the most common weapons in the film, being used by most of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen. On one occasion, it is picked up by Barney (Ken Wahl) and given to Sally (Lesley Ann Warren) to create a distraction. Both "Sudanese" and "Portuguese" model rifles can be seen.
Winchester Model 70
Several of Brown's henchman uses a Winchester Model 70 in some scenes.
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
In an early scene, Frank the bartender (Robert Bruce) takes out a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when Barney (Ken Wahl) tries to take drunk Gibbie (Donald Pleasence) home.
12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun
One of Theo Brown's (George Peppard) henchmen uses an 12 Gauge Over and Under Shotgun throughout the film.
