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'''''Paratrooper''''' (original UK title ''The Red Beret'') is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young. | '''''Paratrooper''''' (original UK title ''The Red Beret'') is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young. | ||
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= Handguns = | = Handguns = | ||
== Colt Police Positive == | == Colt Police Positive == | ||
A [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the | A [[Colt Police Positive]] revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the fighting in North Africa. | ||
[[File:Second Colt Police Positive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive with 4" Barrel - .38 Sp]] | [[File:Second Colt Police Positive.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Police Positive with 4" Barrel - .38 Sp]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper finds a German land mine.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper finds a German land mine.]] | ||
= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Sten == | == Sten Mk I* == | ||
[[Sten]] submachine guns are used by | [[Sten Mk I*]] submachine guns are used by British paratroopers. | ||
[[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten MkI star.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk I* - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the right | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the right carries a Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow and another officer with Sten Mk. | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow and another officer with their Sten Mk. Is.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow fires Sten Mk. I.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow fires his Sten Mk. I.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. I throws a grenade.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], Sten Mk I and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a Sten Mk I and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, perhaps to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
== Sten Mk II == | |||
[[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers | The [[Sten Mk II]] is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sten Mk II - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major John Snow ([[Leo Genn]]) holds a Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Like in ''[[The Guns of Navarone]]'', the Stens are fitted with gaslight devices to represent the muzzle flashes.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow with Sten Mk.II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Major Snow with a Sten Mk.II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major ([[Harry Andrews]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Regimental Sergeant Major with a Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with Sten Mk. II.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]) with his Sten Mk. II.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire [[MP40]], [[Sten Mk I*]] and Sten Mk II. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an [[MP40]], a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a Sten Mk II. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
== Sten Mk V == | |||
[[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs. | [[Sten Mk V]]s are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs. | ||
[[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sten Mk5.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Sten Mk V - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with a Sten Mk. V. The gun lacks the foregrip, like in ''[[Where Eagles Dare]]''.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten5-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of Mk. V is seen at the foreground.]] | ||
== M1921 Thompson == | == M1921 Thompson == | ||
During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson | During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[M1921 Thompson]]s. | ||
[[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt 1921A Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1921A Thompson with 20-round magazine - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks Cutts | [[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper in the middle holds a Thompson. It has a front grip and lacks the Cutts compensator, so it is most likely an [[M1921 Thompson|M1921]].]] | ||
== M1928A1 Thompson == | == M1928A1 Thompson == | ||
During the action in North Africa several paratroopers carry [[Thompson | During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry [[M1928A1 Thompson]]s. | ||
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]] | [[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service. ]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly | [[File:Paratrooper-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper at the left carries a Thompson that mostly resembles an [[M1928A1 Thompson|M1928A1]].]] | ||
== MP40 == | == MP40 == | ||
Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]] | Many German soldiers carry [[MP40]]s. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires his MP40.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier fires his MP40.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier with MP40.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier with an MP40.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire MP40, [[Sten Mk I*]] and [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers fire an MP40, a [[Sten Mk I*]], and a [[Sten Mk II]]. The soldiers hold their Stens turned to the side, maybe to imitate MP40s.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with MP40. One | [[File:Paratrooper-MP40-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with MP40. One soldier has a pistol holster but no visible handgun.]] | ||
= Rifles = | = Rifles = | ||
== | == Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* == | ||
Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE | Many paratroopers are armed with [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sergeant Breton ([[Stanley Baker]]) hands a No.1 Mk.III rifle with bayonet to Taffy Evans ([[Donald Houston]]) during basic training.]] | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Evans holds the rifle in the same scene.]] | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds his rifle.]] | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper with No.1 Mk.III rifle.]] | |||
== Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I == | |||
Paratroopers are also armed with [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles. German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields, which is not inaccurate as a lot of British firearms were captured by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall. | |||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers with No.4 Mk.I rifles. These rifle were designated as Gewehr 283(e) in Wehrmacht.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the same scene.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the same scene.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of No.4 Mk.I is seen.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Sten2-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A barrel of No.4 Mk.I is seen.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Paratroopers takes their No.4 Mk.I rifles after the landing.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Paratroopers takes their No.4 Mk.I rifles after the landing.]] | ||
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[[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A blurry view at a grenade in hand of a paratrooper.]] | ||
== | == Panzerschreck == | ||
In the final scene paratroopers use a [[ | In the final scene paratroopers use a [[Panzerschreck]]. They find this weapon in German stores but call it ''a bazooka''. | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the | [[File:Panzerschreck43.jpg|thumb|400px|none|RPzB 43 "Panzershreck" - 88mm]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper carries rockets for | [[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steve MacKendrick ([[Alan Ladd]]]) holds the Panzerschreck.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A | [[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A paratrooper carries rockets for Panzerschreck.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Loading the | [[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view at the muzzle.]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Loading the Panzerschreck.]] | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the weapon.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Bazooka-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view at the weapon.]] | ||
= Trivia = | = Trivia = | ||
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[[File:Paratrooper-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Humber is armed with a 37-mm gun M6 and a [[Besa machine gun]] (which is absent on this particular vehicle).]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Mauser-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Humber is armed with a 37-mm gun M6 and a [[Besa machine gun]] (which is absent on this particular vehicle).]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Humber-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The barrel of the 37-mm gun M6, covered with camouflage wrapping, is seen behind the German officer (Guido Lorraine).]] | ||
[[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm Ordnance QF 2 pounder gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]] | [[File:Paratrooper-Besa-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Daimler Armoured Car at the background is armed with a 40-mm [[Ordnance QF 2 pounder]] gun and a Besa machine gun. Smoke grenade launchers are seen on the board of the turret.]] | ||
== Smoke Bombs == | |||
Smoke bombs are used to imitate German mine field during the action in North Africa. | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-SMLE-11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[File:Paratrooper-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
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Paratrooper (original UK title The Red Beret) is a 1953 British war movie directed by Terence Young.
The following weapons were used in the film Paratrooper:
Handguns
Colt Police Positive
A Colt Police Positive revolver is seen in hands of a British paratrooper during the fighting in North Africa.
Submachine Guns
Sten Mk I*
Sten Mk I* submachine guns are used by British paratroopers.
Sten Mk II
The Sten Mk II is the most widely used model of Sten. They are also seen in hands of German soldiers, due to a shortage of MP40s.
Sten Mk V
Sten Mk Vs are also used by paratroopers, although less frequently than Mk Is and Mk IIs.
M1921 Thompson
During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry M1921 Thompsons.
M1928A1 Thompson
During the action in North Africa, several paratroopers carry M1928A1 Thompsons.
MP40
Many German soldiers carry MP40s.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
Many paratroopers are armed with Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifles.
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
Paratroopers are also armed with Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifles. German soldiers also carry Lee-Enfields, which is not inaccurate as a lot of British firearms were captured by the Germans at Dunkirk and used to arm units on the Atlantic Wall.
Karabiner 98k
German soldiers are seen with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Machine Guns
Bren
British paratroopers use Bren machine guns during the action in North Africa.
Besa
A Besa machine gun is seen mounted on a Daimler Armoured Car.
Vickers
A Vickers machine gun is briefly seen during the action in North Africa.
MG34
An MG34 is briefly seen in one scene.
40-mm Bofors
Bofors 40mm AA automatic guns are mounted on the Royal Navy cruiser.
Other Weapons
No.1 Mk. V Flare Pistol
A No.1 Mk. V Flare Pistol is used by Major Snow (Leo Genn) during the raid on the German radar station in France.
Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar
British Ordnance ML 3 inch Mortar stands for German Granatwerfer 34 Mortar. It can be identified due to the unique shape of the No6 base plate.
Hand Grenades
In several scenes paratroopers throw hand grenades but the grenades themselves are not seen, only explosions.
Panzerschreck
In the final scene paratroopers use a Panzerschreck. They find this weapon in German stores but call it a bazooka.
Trivia
Armoured Cars
Smoke Bombs
Smoke bombs are used to imitate German mine field during the action in North Africa.