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Blessed by Fire

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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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DGFM Hi-Power - 9x19 mm.
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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FM PAM 9x19mm
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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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FMK-3 9x19mm
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Fmk-3 submachine gun, carried by an Argentine soldier during Port Stanley fall back.
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Fmk-3 submachine gun, carried by an Argentine soldier in Port Stanley.

FM FAL Standard/FMAP FAL

The Argentine version of the FN FAL, known as FMAP FAL ("Fábrica Militar de Armas Portátiles" FAL) or FAL Standard, made under license by Dirección General de Fabricaciones Militares (DGFM), is used Argentine soldiers.

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Argentine DGFM FMAP FAL - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Private Vargas (Pablo Riva) holding his FM FAL.
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Private Vargas (Pablo Riva) carries his FM FAL on your back.
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Private Leguizamón with his FAL during the night battle.
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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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Abandoned FAL rifles

L1A1 SLR

The L1A1 SLR is used by British soldiers during the last battle, possibly mocked up Argentinian FALs.

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L1A1 SLR 7.62x51mm NATO
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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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Wooden L1A1 in British hands.
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L1A1 in British hands, with prisoners.

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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FN MAG 58 7.62x51mm NATO
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MAG being carried by an Argentine soldier.
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Shooting a MAG against a British Sea Harrier.

Fake MILAN

A fake MILAN is used by the British troops during the night combat.

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Tripod-mounted MILAN 115mm
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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.

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M136 AT4 Anti-Tank rocket launcher - 84mm
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AT-4 seen in the back of an Argentine soldier