Error creating thumbnail: File missing Red Tails (2012)Red Tails is the 2012 World War II film that tells the true story of the 332nd Fighter Group, the fighter/bomber squadron composed of the first African-American combat pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The film was co-executive produced by Star Wars Terrence Howard , Bryan Cranston , Gerald McRaney , and Cuba Gooding Jr. , who had previously appeared in 1995's The Tuskegee Airmen
The following weapons appear in the film Red Tails :
Aircraft Armament Browning M2 Aircraft The Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun appears in the film as the primary armament of U.S Army Air Corps fighters and bombers, including the P-40 Warhawks and P-51 Mustangs flown by the Tuskeegee Airmen who are the main protagonists of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M2 Aircraft heavy machine gun .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing A cockpit view as a P-40 Warhawk opens fire on an German transport train. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The M2s on the P-40 are mounted inside the wings just inside of the yellow stripes. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The slots for ejecting empty shell casings and links can be seen in this shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing A "Red Tail" splashes a German fighter. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The B-17G has either 12 or 13 M2s. (Some later B-17G variants removed the M2 in the radio room.) Error creating thumbnail: File missing B-17 gunner mans the M2. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The top turret of a B-17. MG131 Machine Gun MG131 machine guns appear in the film as the primary armament of German Messerschmitt Me-109G fighters. Because it was much larger than the MG17 , the MG131 required bulges in the engine cowling, which can be seen below.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG131 13x64mm B Error creating thumbnail: File missing The bulges can be seen forward of the cockpit. MG 151/20 cannon The Me-109Gs in the film are also armed with MG151/20 cannons , seen in the underwing gondolas.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The MG 151 aircraft automatic cannon 15x96mm or 20x82mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The MG 151's are in the underwing gondolas. MK 108 cannon The German Me-262 jets are armed with four MK 108 cannons in the nose. Tests verified that only four hits from an MK 108 were necessary to take down a bomber. With an Me-262, that's a single salvo.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MK 108 cannon 30mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gun ports for the MK 108 cannons in the nose of this doomed Me-262. Small Arms M1911A1 The pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group all carry M1911A1 pistols as part of their flight gear.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1911A1 .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 The German officer at the prison camp draws what may be a Luger P08 when he discovers the escape.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Luger P08 - 9x19mm. This is blank adapted movie gun. M1 Garand The M1 Garand is also one of the weapons carried by American troops storming a beach.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M1 Garand .30-06Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Karabiner 98k German forces are seen using the Karabiner 98k to fire at the American planes.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German soldier aims his Karabiner 98k at a pair of attacking P-40's Error creating thumbnail: File missing A German soldier runs with his Karabiner 98k as an airfield is attacked. Note the fake "German" halftrack; as in Saving Private Ryan MP40 Numerous Germans, including most prison camp guards, carry the MP40
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm M1919 An M1919 is seen when the American troops land on the beach.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning M1919 on M2 tripod - .30-06 Browning Automatic Rifle The Browning Automatic Rifle is one of the weapons carried by American troops storming a beach.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Browning Automatic Rifle Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG34/42 Machine guns, either the MG34 or MG42 , are seen in twin mounts at the German airbase.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG34 7.92x57mm Mauser with front and rear sights folded down. Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser MG15 What appears to be an MG15 machine gun is briefly seen mounted on Stukas at the German Airbase.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MG15 machine gun with 50-round drum 7.92x57mm Mauser Other 20mm FlaK 38 Germans troops are seen firing 20mm FlaK 38 anti-aircraft guns.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing German FlaK 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B Error creating thumbnail: File missing These are fitted with mesh brass catchers. 8.8cm FlaK 36 An 8.8cm heavy anti-aircraft / anti tank gun can be seen as American P-40s attack an air base. This appears to have a two-piece FlaK 36 barrel, though it is unclear which model of gun cradle it is using.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing German FlaK 36 (note two-piece barrel with locking collar) - 88x571mm R Error creating thumbnail: File missing A FlaK 36 can be seen in the background to the left of the German officer. The gun further back seems to be a mocked-up fake. 
