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[[File:Aceshighposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Aces High'' (1976)]] | [[File:Aceshighposter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Aces High'' (1976)]] | ||
− | '''''Aces High''''' is a 1976 World War I film that chronicles a week in the life of a newly graduated British RAF aviator ([[Peter Firth]]) during his first assignment as a combat pilot in the 76th Squadron Royal Flying Corps that happens to be commanded by his former house captain Major John Gresham ([[Malcolm McDowell]]). The cast includes [[Christopher Plummer]] and [[Simon Ward]]. | + | '''''Aces High''''' is a 1976 World War I film that chronicles a week in the life of a newly graduated British RAF aviator ([[Peter Firth]]) during his first assignment as a combat pilot in the 76th Squadron Royal Flying Corps that happens to be commanded by his former house captain Major John Gresham ([[Malcolm McDowell]]). The cast includes [[Christopher Plummer]] and [[Simon Ward]]. This movie based on the novel ''[[Journey's End (disambiguation)|Journey's End]]'' by R. C. Sherriff |
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==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*== | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*== | ||
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==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ==Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"== | ||
− | During a "dogfight" Major Gresham (McDowell) makes a landing in order to fool the German pilot (and observer) that he has been hit. In the last second he takes off, though the German pilot tries to shoot him with his Mauser C96. | + | During a "dogfight", Major Gresham (McDowell) makes a landing in order to fool the German pilot (and observer) that he has been hit. In the last second, he takes off, though the German pilot tries to shoot him with his Mauser C96. |
− | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" | + | [[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" - 9x19mm. This model is World War One dated.]] |
− | [[File:AcesHighC96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German pilot and observer approaches | + | [[File:AcesHighC96.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The German pilot and observer approaches Gresham's aircraft and tries to shoot him when he starts to take off.]] |
==Lewis Gun== | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
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[[File:AcesHighLewis (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gresham standing up to clear his Lewis Gun mid-air. (The gun had jammed)]] | [[File:AcesHighLewis (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gresham standing up to clear his Lewis Gun mid-air. (The gun had jammed)]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighLewis (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gresham double-checks his Lewis before a patrol]] | [[File:AcesHighLewis (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gresham double-checks his Lewis before a patrol]] | ||
− | [[File:AcesHighLewis (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. "Uncle" Sinclair (Christopher Plummer) fires his Lewis as an observer.]] | + | [[File:AcesHighLewis (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. "Uncle" Sinclair (Christopher Plummer) fires his Lewis as an observer. The container on top of the wing is a fuel tank.]] |
==Vickers Machine gun== | ==Vickers Machine gun== | ||
− | The S.E.5 and the Avro observer both have Vickers | + | The S.E.5 and the Avro observer both have [[Vickers|Vickers machine guns]] mounted. There was a special [[Vickers#Vickers_Aircraft_Machine_Gun|aircraft version]] of the MG during the war but in the movie, it looks like they have used regular Army type. |
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
+ | [[Image:VickersAircraft.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Vickers Aircraft Machine Gun]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighVickers (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Croft with his Vickers in a S.E.5.]] | [[File:AcesHighVickers (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Croft with his Vickers in a S.E.5.]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighVickers (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same, looking forward.]] | [[File:AcesHighVickers (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Same, looking forward.]] | ||
− | [[File:AcesHighVickers (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Croft flying the Avro observer with a right-side mounted Vickers MG.]] | + | [[File:AcesHighVickers (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Croft flying the Avro observer with a right-side mounted Vickers MG.]] |
==Maxim MG08/15== | ==Maxim MG08/15== | ||
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[[Image:MG_0815.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Maxim LMG 08/15 "Spandau" - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MG_0815.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Maxim LMG 08/15 "Spandau" - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighMaxim (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A forward mounted MG08/15 on a German observerplane.]] | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A forward mounted MG08/15 on a German observerplane.]] | ||
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[[File:AcesHighMaxim (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German observerplane with just one MG08/15. It is possible it might be a mockup.]] | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (3).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German observerplane with just one MG08/15. It is possible it might be a mockup.]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighMaxim (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle of a suspected mockup.]] | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (7).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another angle of a suspected mockup.]] | ||
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[[File:AcesHighMaxim (9).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (9).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:AcesHighMaxim (10).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (10).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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+ | ==Parabellum MG14== | ||
+ | The German observer plane is also armed with a [[Parabellum MG14]]. | ||
+ | [[Image:Parabellum MG14.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Parabellum MG14 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
+ | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rearward facing MG14 on a German observerplane.]] | ||
+ | [[File:AcesHighMaxim (4).jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Mills bomb== | ==Mills bomb== | ||
− | Lieutenant 'Tommy' Thompson (David Wood) is seen constructing a small device | + | Lieutenant 'Tommy' Thompson (David Wood) is seen constructing a small device that enables him to drop hand grenades ([[Mills Bomb]]) from his aircraft. |
[[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[Image:Mills Bomb SGM-1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|No. 36M Mk.I "Mills Bomb" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
− | [[File:AcesHighMillsBomb (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Tommy" | + | [[File:AcesHighMillsBomb (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Croft and "Tommy" on the right with the device and several Mills bombs.]] |
[[File:AcesHighMillsBomb (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the device with two Mills bombs.]] | [[File:AcesHighMillsBomb (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the device with two Mills bombs.]] | ||
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+ | {{Journey's End}} | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category: War]] | [[Category: War]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] |
Latest revision as of 04:51, 13 December 2020
Aces High is a 1976 World War I film that chronicles a week in the life of a newly graduated British RAF aviator (Peter Firth) during his first assignment as a combat pilot in the 76th Squadron Royal Flying Corps that happens to be commanded by his former house captain Major John Gresham (Malcolm McDowell). The cast includes Christopher Plummer and Simon Ward. This movie based on the novel Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff
The following weapons were used in the film Aces High:
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The opening sequence takes place at Eton College during a 1916 recruitment drive for the British Armed Forces.
Mauser C96 "Broomhandle"
During a "dogfight", Major Gresham (McDowell) makes a landing in order to fool the German pilot (and observer) that he has been hit. In the last second, he takes off, though the German pilot tries to shoot him with his Mauser C96.
Lewis Gun
The British 76 squadron is equipped with the Royal Aircraft Factory "S.E.5" which is equipped with a Vickers MG and a Lewis Gun, the latter mounted on the top wing. The Avro observer plane is also mounted with a Lewis Gun for the observer in the backseat.
Vickers Machine gun
The S.E.5 and the Avro observer both have Vickers machine guns mounted. There was a special aircraft version of the MG during the war but in the movie, it looks like they have used regular Army type.
Maxim MG08/15
The Maxim is seen mounted on aircraft and in a tripod for anti-aircraft fire.
Parabellum MG14
The German observer plane is also armed with a Parabellum MG14.
Mills bomb
Lieutenant 'Tommy' Thompson (David Wood) is seen constructing a small device that enables him to drop hand grenades (Mills Bomb) from his aircraft.