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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Wings | |name = ''Wings'' | ||
|picture = Wings_poster.jpg | |picture = Wings_poster.jpg | ||
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'''''Wings''''' is a 1927 movie directed by [[William A. Wellman]] that remains one of the best aerial combat pictures ever made and was the very first to receive the Academy Award for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]]. On the eve of World War I, Jack and David are two young Americans who are both in love with Sylvia. Rivals in everything else they do, they join the air forces with the outbreak of war. As the war progresses, they become not only flying races, but best friends. But the old rivalry over Sylvia threatens to destroy this friendship. Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers (as Charles Rogers), Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel, Richard Tucker, and [[Gary Cooper]] starred in the film. | '''''Wings''''' is a 1927 movie directed by [[William A. Wellman]] that remains one of the best aerial combat pictures ever made and was the very first to receive the Academy Award for [[:Category:Academy Award Best Picture|Best Picture]]. On the eve of World War I, Jack and David are two young Americans who are both in love with Sylvia. Rivals in everything else they do, they join the air forces with the outbreak of war. As the war progresses, they become not only flying races, but best friends. But the old rivalry over Sylvia threatens to destroy this friendship. Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers (as Charles Rogers), Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel, Richard Tucker, and [[Gary Cooper]] starred in the film. | ||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==Springfield M1903== | ==Springfield M1903== | ||
American Expedition Force (AEF) infantry and German soldiers can be seen armed with [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles. At the end, some French soldiers can also be seen with Springfields. | American Expedition Force (AEF) infantry and German soldiers can be seen armed with [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles. At the end of the movie, some French soldiers can also be seen with Springfields. | ||
[[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06 | [[Image: M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|"''Hey, if youse guys need kissin', I'll kiss you wit' a gun-butt! Fall in!''"<br />An American NCO commands his gawking soldiers to restore order. Note the straight buttstock without a pistol grip, unlike the M1917 Enfield.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|"''Hey, if youse guys need kissin', I'll kiss you wit' a gun-butt! Fall in!''"<br />An American NCO commands his gawking soldiers to restore order. Note the straight buttstock without a pistol grip, unlike the M1917 Enfield.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Doughboy with a Springfield over the back gives one of his | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Doughboy with a Springfield over the back gives one of his comrades a cigarette.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another U.S. soldier also carries his rifle over the shoulder which offers a view of the front sight.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another U.S. soldier also carries his rifle over the shoulder which offers a view of the front sight.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The same soldier tries to get up his comrade but exposes something horrible instead. The top of his M1903 is perfectly seen.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The same soldier tries to get up his comrade but exposes something horrible instead. The top of his M1903 is perfectly seen.]] | ||
[[Image:M1903 and M1905 bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 with M1905 bayonet - .30-06]] | |||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|During the charge on two Maxim machine guns, a Doughboy aims his rifle.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|During the charge on two Maxim machine guns, a Doughboy aims his rifle.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Springfield6.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Retreating German soldiers chased by U.S. planes are armed with Springfield rifles.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Springfield6.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Retreating German soldiers chased by U.S. planes are armed with Springfield rifles.]] | ||
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==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | ==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | ||
Another rifle that is used by German soldiers is the more accurate [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] with fixed American M1905 bayonets. However, the [[Gewehr 98]] was the standard rifle of the German regular infantry, the Kar98AZ was issued to Artillery and ''Stoßtruppen'' units. Nevertheless, it is a better choice than American rifles. | Another rifle that is used by German soldiers is the more accurate [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] with fixed American M1905 bayonets. However, the [[Gewehr 98]] was the standard rifle of the German regular infantry, the Kar98AZ was issued to Artillery and ''Stoßtruppen'' units. Nevertheless, it is a better choice than American rifles. | ||
[[Image:Mauser_98AZ_Artillery_Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser 98AZ | [[Image:Mauser_98AZ_Artillery_Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mauser Karabiner 98AZ - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A line of German soldiers encounter the shot down David Armstrong ([[Richard Arlen]]). The striking stacking hook can be seen on the held rifle fourth from left.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A line of German soldiers encounter the shot down David Armstrong ([[Richard Arlen]]). The striking stacking hook can be seen on the held rifle fourth from left.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|''Landsers'' take cover from shelling with their Mauser rifles.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|''Landsers'' take cover from shelling with their Mauser rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|While their officer attempts to fend off a charging Doughboy, soldiers keep aiming their rifles on the left. Also, note the Luger pistol holster attached | [[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|While their officer attempts to fend off a charging Doughboy, soldiers keep aiming their rifles on the left. Also, note the Luger pistol holster attached to the officer's belt.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The rifle of the German to the right has extended rear sights.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The rifle of the German to the right has extended rear sights.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Kar98AZ lies next to its dead user in the trench.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MauserAZ4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Kar98AZ lies next to its dead user in the trench.]] | ||
==Berthier Mle 1907/15== | ==Berthier Mle. 1907/15== | ||
French regular and colonial troops have [[Berthier Mle 1907-15]] rifles. | French regular and colonial troops have [[Berthier Mle 1907-15]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mm R]] | [[Image:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Berthier Fusil Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mm R]] | ||
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==Browning M1917== | ==Browning M1917== | ||
American and German aircraft are all armed with [[Browning M1917]] machine guns visually modified to resemble [[Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun|Vickers Aircraft]] and [[Maxim MG08]] machine guns. | American and German aircraft are all armed with [[Browning M1917]] machine guns visually modified to resemble [[Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun|Vickers Aircraft]] and [[Maxim MG08]] machine guns. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM1917.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 - .30-06 | [[Image:BrowningM1917.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:M1918 aircraft.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918 Aircraft - .30-06]] | [[File:M1918 aircraft.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918 Aircraft - .30-06]] | ||
===Vickers=== | ===Vickers=== | ||
American Vought VE-7 biplanes have the mounted "Vickers" mockups. Despite this plane was actually put into service in 1917 it served only as a two-seat trainer for the United States Army. | American Vought VE-7 biplanes have the mounted "Vickers" mockups. Despite this plane was actually put into service in 1917 it served only as a two-seat trainer for the United States Army. | ||
[[Image: VickersAircraft.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British | [[Image: VickersAircraft.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-VickersAir1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The incorrect muzzle of the "Vickers" machine guns.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-VickersAir1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The incorrect muzzle of the "Vickers" machine guns.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-VickersAir2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Note the Browning M1917-style ejecting port.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-VickersAir2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Note the Browning M1917-style ejecting port.]] | ||
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===Maxim=== | ===Maxim=== | ||
German | German bombers and fighter planes have mounted Maxim mockups with pistol grips instead of spades. | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Curtiss P-1A standing for a German Fokker fighter plane. Apart from the fact that this aircraft model was not used by the ''Fliegertruppe'', it was not put into service until 1925.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A Curtiss P-1A standing for a German Fokker fighter plane. Apart from the fact that this aircraft model was not used by the ''Fliegertruppe'', it was not put into service until 1925.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another biplane with the mounted Maxim guns.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another biplane with the mounted Maxim guns.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A rear gunner of Gotha bomber (actually an American Martin NBS-1) checks his Maxim by firing it into the air. Real German Maxims are loaded from the right, not the left side.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A rear gunner of a Gotha bomber (actually an American Martin NBS-1) checks his Maxim by firing it into the air. Real German Maxims are loaded from the right, not the left side.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Rear view of the same gun during the flight.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Rear view of the same gun during the flight.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MaximAir5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
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==Lewis Gun== | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
Cadet Airmen train with [[Lewis_gun#Aircraft_Mounted|Lewis Aircraft Guns]]. | Cadet Airmen train with [[Lewis_gun#Aircraft_Mounted|Lewis Aircraft Guns]]. | ||
[[Image:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Aircraft mounted Lewis Gun - .303 British | [[Image:Rafmachinegunlewis3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Aircraft mounted Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Lewis1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lewis gun on the right.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Lewis1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Lewis gun on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-BrowningLewis.jpg|thumb|500px|none|More firing Lewis guns alongside Brownings.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-BrowningLewis.jpg|thumb|500px|none|More firing Lewis guns alongside Brownings.]] | ||
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==Browning M1917== | ==Browning M1917== | ||
AEF infantrymen use [[Browning M1917]] machine guns, as well, a single German soldier in a bunker. | AEF infantrymen use [[Browning M1917]] machine guns, as well as, a single German soldier in a bunker. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM1917-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 mounted on tripod- .30-06 | [[Image:BrowningM1917-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 mounted on tripod - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-BrowningLewis.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Cadet Airmen train with the Browning.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-BrowningLewis.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Cadet Airmen train with the Browning.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Browning1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A soldier mans a Browning to shoot down an enemy plane during the night.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Browning1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A soldier mans a Browning to shoot down an enemy plane during the night.]] | ||
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==Maxim MG08== | ==Maxim MG08== | ||
German troops use [[Maxim MG08]] machine guns. | German troops use [[Maxim MG08]] machine guns. | ||
[[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Maxim MG08 | [[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Maxim08-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Two German soldiers operating a Maxim.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Maxim08-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Two German soldiers operating a Maxim.]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Maxim08-2..jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another Maxim being fired at incoming U.S. soldiers.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Maxim08-2..jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another Maxim being fired at incoming U.S. soldiers.]] | ||
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==Maxim MG08/15== | ==Maxim MG08/15== | ||
A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is briefly seen used by one German soldier in a bunker. | A [[Maxim MG08/15]] is briefly seen used by one German soldier in a bunker. | ||
[[Image:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px| Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser | [[Image:Maxim MG08-15.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08/15 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Maxim0815-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The surrounded soldier desperately defends his position. Moments before, a Browning MG was seen fired from this depicted bunker.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Maxim0815-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|The surrounded soldier desperately defends his position. Moments before, a Browning MG was seen fired from this depicted bunker.]] | ||
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==Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897== | ==Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897== | ||
[[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75mm Mle 1897 | [[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75mm Mle 1897]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-MLEde75.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:Wings1927-MLEde75.jpg|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
==Canon de 155 C, mle 1917 Schneider== | ==Canon de 155 C, mle. 1917 Schneider== | ||
French 155mm Schneider Howitzers are deployed by German forces. | French 155mm Schneider Howitzers are deployed by German forces. | ||
[[Image: 155mm-howitzer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | [[Image: 155mm-howitzer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | ||
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==7.58 cm Minenwerfer== | ==7.58 cm Minenwerfer== | ||
A single [[7.58 cm Minenwerfer]] is stationed in a German trench. | A single [[7.58 cm Minenwerfer]] is stationed in a German trench. | ||
[[File:Minenwerfer.jpg|thumb|none|300px| | [[File:Minenwerfer.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Leichter Minenwerfer neuer Art - 75.8 mm (2.99 in)]] | ||
[[Image:Wings1927-Minenwerfer1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German soldiers preparing the Minenwerfer.]] | [[Image:Wings1927-Minenwerfer1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|German soldiers preparing the Minenwerfer.]] | ||
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Wings is a 1927 movie directed by William A. Wellman that remains one of the best aerial combat pictures ever made and was the very first to receive the Academy Award for Best Picture. On the eve of World War I, Jack and David are two young Americans who are both in love with Sylvia. Rivals in everything else they do, they join the air forces with the outbreak of war. As the war progresses, they become not only flying races, but best friends. But the old rivalry over Sylvia threatens to destroy this friendship. Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers (as Charles Rogers), Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel, Richard Tucker, and Gary Cooper starred in the film.
The following weapons were used in the film Wings:
Handguns
Luger P08
Some German officers appear to be armed with Luger P08 pistols.
Unknown Revolver
A French officer keeps a revolver in his holster that looks for a British Webley Mk VI.
Rifles
Springfield M1903
American Expedition Force (AEF) infantry and German soldiers can be seen armed with M1903 Springfield rifles. At the end of the movie, some French soldiers can also be seen with Springfields.
An American NCO commands his gawking soldiers to restore order. Note the straight buttstock without a pistol grip, unlike the M1917 Enfield.
Enfield M1917
M1917 Enfield rifles are also used by U.S. doughboys, but not in large numbers as they should be during WWI (in reality, some 75% of the American Expeditionary Forces were issued the Enfield). Some British soldiers can also be seen with this rifle instead of Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III rifles.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
Another rifle that is used by German soldiers is the more accurate Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine with fixed American M1905 bayonets. However, the Gewehr 98 was the standard rifle of the German regular infantry, the Kar98AZ was issued to Artillery and Stoßtruppen units. Nevertheless, it is a better choice than American rifles.
Berthier Mle. 1907/15
French regular and colonial troops have Berthier Mle 1907-15 rifles.
Aircraft Machine Guns
Browning M1917
American and German aircraft are all armed with Browning M1917 machine guns visually modified to resemble Vickers Aircraft and Maxim MG08 machine guns.
Vickers
American Vought VE-7 biplanes have the mounted "Vickers" mockups. Despite this plane was actually put into service in 1917 it served only as a two-seat trainer for the United States Army.
Maxim
German bombers and fighter planes have mounted Maxim mockups with pistol grips instead of spades.
Lewis Gun
Cadet Airmen train with Lewis Aircraft Guns.
Vickers Mk I
At least, an actually Vickers MK1 Machine Gun is seen mounted on David's plane, however, it is the ground variant.
Machine Guns
Browning M1917
AEF infantrymen use Browning M1917 machine guns, as well as, a single German soldier in a bunker.
BAR M1918
The Browning Automatic Rifle is used by several American soldiers.
Maxim MG08
German troops use Maxim MG08 machine guns.
Maxim MG08/15
A Maxim MG08/15 is briefly seen used by one German soldier in a bunker.
Artillery
Unknown Cannon
Model 1841 6-Pdr Smoothbore Field Gun
3-inch gun M1918
American 3-inch M1918 AA guns are used by AEF and German soldiers.
Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897
Canon de 155 C, mle. 1917 Schneider
French 155mm Schneider Howitzers are deployed by German forces.
7.58 cm Minenwerfer
A single 7.58 cm Minenwerfer is stationed in a German trench.
Field Guns
Two field guns with bent shields are seen drawn by horses. They are smaller than typical German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A. guns. They could be American 37mm M1917 Infantry guns but the shield is different.
Other
Remington Mark III Flare Pistol
A Remington Mark III Flare Pistol is seen in hands of one U.S. soldier during his night watch.
Stielhandgranate Mockup
Some mockups of German Stielhandgranates are used by soldiers that look similar to the ones used in the 1925 movie The Big Parade.
