Blessed by Fire (2005)
Blessed By Fire (“Iluminados por el fuego” in Spanish), takes place in the Falklands/Malvinas war in 1982.
The following weapons were used in the film Blessed By Fire :
FM Hi-Power
A licensed copy of the Browning Hi-Power made in Argentina by Fabricaciones Militares (FM), carried by the Argentinian officers.
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Pizarro (Victor Hugo Carrizo ) threatening Private Leguizamón (Gastón Pauls ) with his FM Hi-Power.
FM PAM
A licensed copy of the M3 "Grease Gun" , manufactured in Argentina by FM. Seen on the hands of the recruits during the fall back to Port Stanley (Puerto Argentino).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing PAM smg carried by an Argentine soldier in Port Stanley.
FMK-3
The FMK-3 is seen in the hands of Argentinian guards and soldiers, during the fall back to Port Stanley (Puerto Argentino).
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fmk-3 submachine gun, carried by an Argentine soldier during Port Stanley fall back.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fmk-3 submachine gun, carried by an Argentine soldier in Port Stanley.
FM FAL Standard
The FM FAL Standard, or FMAP FAL ("Fábrica Militar de Armas Portátiles" FAL), the Argentinean version of FN FAL made under license by Dirección General de Fabricaciones Militares (DGFM), is used by Argentinian soldiers.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Argentine DGFM FMAP-FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Private Vargas (Pablo Riva ) holding his FM FAL.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Private Vargas (Pablo Riva ) carries his FM FAL on your back.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Private Leguizamón with his FAL during the night battle.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Private Chamorro (César Albarricín ) and Private Vargas holding his FAL.
Also seen in documentary videos near the end of the film:
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L1A1 SLR
The L1A1 SLR is used by British soldiers during the last battle, possibly mocked up Argentinian FALs.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing L1A1, carried by a British soldier during the night combat.
Also seen in documentary videos near the end of the film:
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FM MAG
An FM MAG (FN MAG version, made under license by Fabricaciones Militares) is used by Argentine soldiers during the air raid and the night combat.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing MAG being carried by an Argentine soldier.
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Fake MILAN
A fake MILAN is used by the British troops during the night combat.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing Fake Milan, possibly made by FX Stunt Team, from Argentina.
M136 AT-4
One M136 AT-4 is seen near the end of the film. This is an anachronism as the film takes place in 1982, and the AT-4 was adopted in the 90´s by the Argentinian armed forces.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing AT-4 seen in the back of an Argentine soldier