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''BAT*21'' is a 1988 Vietnam War film that depicts the events surrounding the shootdown and rescue of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton ([[Gene Hackman]]). | ''BAT*21'' is a 1988 Vietnam War film that depicts the events surrounding the shootdown and rescue of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton ([[Gene Hackman]]). | ||
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==M1911A1== | ==M1911A1== | ||
Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton ([[Gene Hackman]]) uses the 1911A1 as his main weapon when he is shot down. He also has to use it to kill a Vietnamese | Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton ([[Gene Hackman]]) uses the 1911A1 as his main weapon when he is shot down. He also has to use it to kill a Vietnamese peasant in self defense. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:BAT21 001.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Hambleton with his M1911 is helpless to prevent the capture of the downed | [[Image:BAT21 001.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Hambleton with his M1911 is helpless to prevent the capture of the downed helicopter crew.]] | ||
[[Image:BAT21 002.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Hambleton fires his M1911.]] | [[Image:BAT21 002.JPG|thumb|500px|none|Hambleton fires his M1911.]] | ||
==M16A1== | ==M16A1== | ||
Carried primarily by Captain Bartholomew Clark ([[Danny Glover]]) when he flies a helicopter to rescue Hambleton. Also seen fired by US helicopter crewman during the failed rescue attempt. | |||
[[Image:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|475px|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:M16A1.jpg|thumb|none|475px|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.]] | ||
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==Browning M2 HB== | ==Browning M2 HB== | ||
NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 | NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 to shoot down the rescue helicopters. | ||
[[Image:BAT21 006.JPG|thumb|500px|none|]] | [[Image:BAT21 006.JPG|thumb|500px|none|]] | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 26 September 2009
BAT*21 is a 1988 Vietnam War film that depicts the events surrounding the shootdown and rescue of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman).
The following weapons were used in the movie BAT*21:
M1911A1
Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton (Gene Hackman) uses the 1911A1 as his main weapon when he is shot down. He also has to use it to kill a Vietnamese peasant in self defense.
M16A1
Carried primarily by Captain Bartholomew Clark (Danny Glover) when he flies a helicopter to rescue Hambleton. Also seen fired by US helicopter crewman during the failed rescue attempt.
M60 machine gun
Used by the S-61 Sea King door gunner during the failed rescue attempt as well as NVA forces in their attempt to shoot down the search and rescue helicopters.
Chinese Type 56 assault rifle
NVA forces are seen throughout the film carrying the Norinco Type 56 standing in for the AK-47.
Makarov PM
An NVA officer is seen with a Makarov PM during the failed rescue attempt.
Browning M2 HB
NVA forces are seen using a Browning M2 to shoot down the rescue helicopters.
