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The Cowra Breakout
The following weapons were used in the film The Cowra Breakout:
Allied Weapons
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III*
The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* is used by Australian soldiers in New Guinea, including Stan Davidson (Alan David Lee), Mick Murphy (Dennis Miller) and Nobby (Alex Broun). Most of the guards at the Cowra POW camp use it as well.
Owen Submachine Gun
The Owen Submachine Gun is used by Stan Davidson (Alan David Lee) and Sergeant Best (Tony Barry) in New Guinea. Several guards at the Cowra POW camp use it as well.
Bren Gun
Australian soldiers in New Guinea use the Bren Gun in the Anti-Aircraft role. Guards at the Cowra POW camp use it during the Japanese breakout.
Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun
Corporal Doyle (Laurie Moran) and Private Hook (Max Cullen) man a Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun mounted on a truck during the breakout. After being overrun, Hook manages to dismantle the gun to prevent its use by the Japanese.
