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The [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]], fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones ([[Sean Bean]]) and Rains ([[Danny Dyer]]). | The [[Thompson_Submachine_Gun#M1928.2FM1928A1_Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]], fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones ([[Sean Bean]]) and Rains ([[Danny Dyer]]). | ||
[[File:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | [[File:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and early 'simplified' rear sight that would be adopted for the M1 Thompson - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:AoH Jones M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Major Jones ([[Sean Bean]]), lugging an M1928A1 Thompson, leads 30 Commando Troop on a run.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Mac Hood M1928A1.jpG|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants. Mac ([[William Houston]]) and Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) with M1928A1 Thompson's.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Rains M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rains ([[Danny Dyer]]) is forced to hold an M1928A1 Thompson over his head and stay very still as punishment.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Mac M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of Mac's Thompson.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Steiner M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Steinar ([[Aksel Hennie]]) with his Thompson.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Mac M1928A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac takes cover with his Thompson.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Rollright M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fires his Thompson.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Jones Rains M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jones and Rains open up.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Jones M1928A1 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jones sneaking around.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Jones M1928A1 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jones aims his Thompson...]] | |||
[[File:AoH Jones M1928A1 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and fires.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Mac Jones M1928A1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jones and Mac fire their Thompsons at SS troops.]] | |||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training | The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. | ||
[[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
Revision as of 05:21, 2 January 2012
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Age of Heroes is a 2011 British action film about Ian Fleming's 30 Commando Troop - the forerunners to the SAS - during a top secret mission in occupied Norway.
The following weapons were used in the film Age of Heroes:
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifle is used by Corporal Rains (Danny Dyer) and his section during the prologue in Dunkirk.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)
Sharpshooter Riley (Guy Burnet) is armed with a scoped Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) rifle.
Karabiner 98k
Several occupying Waffen SS troops in Norway are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson, fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones (Sean Bean) and Rains (Danny Dyer).
MP40
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the MP40, most notably a Waffen SS soldier (Dominic Ryan) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray (Tony Hood) uses a captured MP40 in combat.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk1
Brightling (Stephen Walters) carries a Bren Mk1 in training. It does not make an appearance in combat in Norway.
MG42
Sergeant Mac (William Houston) commanders an MG42 during the attack on the German base, using it to great effect. Since the film is set in 1941, it's appearance is anachronistic.
Shotguns
Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun
Norwegian Resistance contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) is armed with a Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun.
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The men of 30 Commando Troop, noticeably Rains (Danny Dyer) and contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) are armed with Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Webley Mk VI
Rains (Danny Dyer) uses a captured Webley Mk VI to hold Major Jones (Sean Bean) at gunpoint and secure his escape from Military Prison.
Luger P08
A Waffen SS Officer (Richard Stephens) and several German soldiers use the Luger P08. 30 Commando Troop also use it in training.
Grenades
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
30 Commando Troop use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate in training and combat.
