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[[Image:dlnwbsa10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A collapsible ironing board hits the sergeant on the head.]] | [[Image:dlnwbsa10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A collapsible ironing board hits the sergeant on the head.]] | ||
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− | The Germans attempt to prevent the heroes from escaping in a pair of gliders using an [[ | + | The Germans attempt to prevent the heroes from escaping in a pair of gliders using an [[MG42]] mounted in a halftrack. However, the gunner ([[Michel Modo]]) is cross-eyed and misses and accidentally shoots down a German fighter plane instead. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser] |
− | [[Image:dlnwbsa16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The cross-eyed gunner struggles to aim his | + | [[Image:dlnwbsa16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The cross-eyed gunner struggles to aim his MG42 properly.]] |
[[Image:dlnwbsa18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunner fires at what he thinks is one of the gliders, but instead hits a German fighter.]] | [[Image:dlnwbsa18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunner fires at what he thinks is one of the gliders, but instead hits a German fighter.]] | ||
− | [[Image:dlnwbsa19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Achbach is ''not'' happy | + | [[Image:dlnwbsa19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Achbach is ''not'' happy.]] |
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Revision as of 03:23, 17 August 2014
La grande vadrouille, released in English as Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! is a 1966 French comedy film. Set in 1940's Nazi-occupied France, it follows the misadventures of a French painter and an orchestra conductor who find themselves unwittingly getting caught up in the efforts of a group of RAF pilots (led by Terry-Thomas) to escape the Germans.
The following firearms are used in the 1983 film La grande vadrouille:
Karabiner 98k
The Karabiner 98k in the hands of numerous German soldiers. Augustin Bouvet (Bourvil) and Stanislas Lefort (Louis de Funès) also carry them when disguised as German soldiers.
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MP40
The MP40 is seen used by German troops throughout the film.
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Unidentified Handgun
Throughout the film, Major Achbach (Benno Sterzenbach) is seen carrying a small handgun in a holster, although he never takes it out. DID gives him a Walther PPK, but there's no evidence for this in the film.
Luger P08
A German sergeant is seen carrying a Luger P08. Other Germans use them, usually in holsters.
MG42
The Germans attempt to prevent the heroes from escaping in a pair of gliders using an MG42 mounted in a halftrack. However, the gunner (Michel Modo) is cross-eyed and misses and accidentally shoots down a German fighter plane instead. [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG42 with sling and bipod collapsed - 7.92mm Mauser]