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Lynette Bishop continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle|Boys Mk I*]] as her signature weapon, though in an ironic reversal, in ''Arnhem Bridge'' she uses one borrowed from Perrine, who normally uses borrowed Britannian weapons. The ''Pantaloni Rossi'' trio from the 504th JFW make a cameo in a slideshow briefing by Group Captain Edytha Neumann about the Neuroi on Delos; the Ardor Witches are seen attempting to attack it directly, with no success. | Lynette Bishop continues to use a [[Boys anti-tank rifle|Boys Mk I*]] as her signature weapon, though in an ironic reversal, in ''Arnhem Bridge'' she uses one borrowed from Perrine, who normally uses borrowed Britannian weapons. The ''Pantaloni Rossi'' trio from the 504th JFW make a cameo in a slideshow briefing by Group Captain Edytha Neumann about the Neuroi on Delos; the Ardor Witches are seen attempting to attack it directly, with no success. | ||
− | [[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys | + | [[File:BoysRifle.55.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Boys Mk I* - .55 Boys]] |
[[Image:SWovaS181.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Luciana Mazzei fires her Boys, as Martina Crespi and Fernandia Malvezzi fire their MG 42s. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWovaS181.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Luciana Mazzei fires her Boys, as Martina Crespi and Fernandia Malvezzi fire their MG 42s. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SWovaS182.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Another angle of the trio, showing part of the island. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWovaS182.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Another angle of the trio, showing part of the island. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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==Browning M1918A2== | ==Browning M1918A2== | ||
Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]] as her standard weapon, though she doesn't so much as fire a shot with it in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', opting to use bombs, unconventional methods, and her mastery of mechanical devices instead. | Charlotte Yeager continues to use a [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR]] as her standard weapon, though she doesn't so much as fire a shot with it in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', opting to use bombs, unconventional methods, and her mastery of mechanical devices instead. | ||
− | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06]] | + | [[Image:BAR.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1918A2 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]] | [[Image:SWovaBAR1.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cover artwork for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]] | ||
[[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on Sicily, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWovaBAR2.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Charlotte and Francesca prepare to leave the Lucchini family home on Sicily, as Charlotte asks Francesca's mother to mind her bike and luggage while they're gone; Shirley's motorcycle later features prominently in the episode's closing credits. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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The Liberion-made [[Browning M1919A6]], modified with a fixed and easily swappable ammo box, remains Francesca Lucchini's weapon of choice. | The Liberion-made [[Browning M1919A6]], modified with a fixed and easily swappable ammo box, remains Francesca Lucchini's weapon of choice. | ||
− | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06]] | + | [[Image:M1919a6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1919A6 - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[Image:SWova19191.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]] | [[Image:SWova19191.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Promo poster for ''Goddess of the Aegean Sea''. (Art)]] | ||
[[Image:SWova191922.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Lucchini vineyard in Sicily, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWova191922.jpg|600px|thumb|none|The Lucchini vineyard in Sicily, where the pair have been on vacation for a few weeks. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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The Africa-based witches Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen of the 31st JFS, as well as Edytha Neumann, commanding officer of all witches in the African theatre, all use the [[MG34|MG 34]] as their weapon of choice, as opposed to the MG 42 preferred by Karlsland witches in Europe. | The Africa-based witches Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen of the 31st JFS, as well as Edytha Neumann, commanding officer of all witches in the African theatre, all use the [[MG34|MG 34]] as their weapon of choice, as opposed to the MG 42 preferred by Karlsland witches in Europe. | ||
− | [[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7. | + | [[Image:Mg-34man-portable.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[Image:SWovaMG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna-Justina lays down fire on the Neuroi to keep it occupied while Charlotte prepares the winch. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWovaMG341.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna-Justina lays down fire on the Neuroi to keep it occupied while Charlotte prepares the winch. (Ep.2)]] | ||
[[Image:SWovaMG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna fires her MG 34 inverted, while dodging more beams. (Ep.2)]] | [[Image:SWovaMG342.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Hanna fires her MG 34 inverted, while dodging more beams. (Ep.2)]] | ||
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The witch-version [[MG42|MG 42]], modified to use Patronentrommel 34 drums, continues to be used by all the usual witches, such as the Karlsland trio, Eila Juutilainen, and some of the Ardor Witches. | The witch-version [[MG42|MG 42]], modified to use Patronentrommel 34 drums, continues to be used by all the usual witches, such as the Karlsland trio, Eila Juutilainen, and some of the Ardor Witches. | ||
− | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7. | + | [[File:MG42 Left.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
− | [[File:MG34 Patronentrommel34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 with Patronentrommel 34 for reference - 7. | + | [[File:MG34 Patronentrommel34.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 with Patronentrommel 34 for reference - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cover artwork for ''St. Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]] | [[Image:SWovaMG421.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Cover artwork for ''St. Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]] | ||
[[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Promo poster for ''St. Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]] | [[Image:SWovaMG422.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Promo poster for ''St. Trond's Thunder''. (Art)]] | ||
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The iconic ''World Witches'' version of the [[Type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon only gets a cameo in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', prominently held by Yoshika Miyafuji in the opening credits. With Yoshika having drained her magic, and Mio having aged out, there aren't any Fuso witches that appear who are capable of using it, at present. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. | The iconic ''World Witches'' version of the [[Type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon only gets a cameo in ''Operation Victory Arrow'', prominently held by Yoshika Miyafuji in the opening credits. With Yoshika having drained her magic, and Mio having aged out, there aren't any Fuso witches that appear who are capable of using it, at present. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, [[Strike Witches#Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai|see its first season entry]]. | ||
− | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - | + | [[image:Type_99-1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99 Mark 1 in pintle mount configuration - 20x72mmRB]] |
− | [[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm]] | + | [[Image:Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai design artwork - 13.2x99mm Hotchkiss]] |
[[Image:SWovaT991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A fairly close shot of the Type 99's receiver. (OP)]] | [[Image:SWovaT991.jpg|600px|thumb|none|A fairly close shot of the Type 99's receiver. (OP)]] | ||
[[Image:SWovaT992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Early-Season-2-era Yoshika flies along the clouds in Mio's old A6M3 striker, recognizable by its blue diagonal fuselage stripe and two horizontal tail stripes. Yoshika's original Season-1-era A6M3, which was sacrificed at the end of ''Strike Witches'', had a yellow vertical fuselage stripe and a clean tail. (OP)]] | [[Image:SWovaT992.jpg|600px|thumb|none|Early-Season-2-era Yoshika flies along the clouds in Mio's old A6M3 striker, recognizable by its blue diagonal fuselage stripe and two horizontal tail stripes. Yoshika's original Season-1-era A6M3, which was sacrificed at the end of ''Strike Witches'', had a yellow vertical fuselage stripe and a clean tail. (OP)]] | ||
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Having aged out of her magic, Mio Sakamoto is seen flying an A6M3 Reisen in the opening credits. The Zero is armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|Type 97 aircraft machine guns]] in the engine cowling, as well as a pair of Type 99 cannons in the wings. | Having aged out of her magic, Mio Sakamoto is seen flying an A6M3 Reisen in the opening credits. The Zero is armed with a pair of [[Vickers#Type 97 Aircraft Machine Gun|Type 97 aircraft machine guns]] in the engine cowling, as well as a pair of Type 99 cannons in the wings. | ||
− | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7. | + | [[File:Type 97.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Type 97 aircraft machine gun - 7.7x56mmR]] |
[[File:SWovaT971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio fires her Type 97 MGs at the Neuroi. (OP)]] | [[File:SWovaT971.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio fires her Type 97 MGs at the Neuroi. (OP)]] | ||
[[File:SWovaT972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio pulls away after the run, Neuroi shards sent flying. The muzzle of one of the Type 97s can be seen just behind the black cowling. (OP)]] | [[File:SWovaT972.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio pulls away after the run, Neuroi shards sent flying. The muzzle of one of the Type 97s can be seen just behind the black cowling. (OP)]] | ||
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In addition to its Type 97 MGs, the A6M is armed with a [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon in each wing. | In addition to its Type 97 MGs, the A6M is armed with a [[type 99 cannon|Type 99]] cannon in each wing. | ||
− | [[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - | + | [[image:Navy Type 99-1 & 99-2.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Top: Type 99 Mark 1 Model 3 - 20x72mmRB / Bottom: Type 99 Mark 2 Model 3 - 20x101mmRB]] |
[[File:SWovaT973.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle ports for the Type 99s ''should'' be visible here, in the larger square panels along the leading edge; it seems they weren't modelled, though they'd only be visible for a couple frames. The Type 97s are, however, very visible here. (OP)]] | [[File:SWovaT973.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle ports for the Type 99s ''should'' be visible here, in the larger square panels along the leading edge; it seems they weren't modelled, though they'd only be visible for a couple frames. The Type 97s are, however, very visible here. (OP)]] | ||
[[File:SWovaT974.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio in the cockpit of her A6M3, the same model she used to fly in striker form. (OP)]] | [[File:SWovaT974.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mio in the cockpit of her A6M3, the same model she used to fly in striker form. (OP)]] | ||
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A Tiger I is seen in the opening credits, and while they're not visible from the rear, it would be armed with a pair of [[MG34|MG 34 Panzerlauf]] variants, one in the coaxial mount, one hull-mounted, as well as its 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. This Tiger is actually an early-production H1 variant, specifically marked as Tiger 100, with "100" and white elephant markings. In reality, Tiger 100 was captured intact by the Russians late in the war. | A Tiger I is seen in the opening credits, and while they're not visible from the rear, it would be armed with a pair of [[MG34|MG 34 Panzerlauf]] variants, one in the coaxial mount, one hull-mounted, as well as its 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. This Tiger is actually an early-production H1 variant, specifically marked as Tiger 100, with "100" and white elephant markings. In reality, Tiger 100 was captured intact by the Russians late in the war. | ||
− | [[File:Mg34hb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7. | + | [[File:Mg34hb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MG 34 Panzerlauf with stock fitted - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] |
[[File:SWovaMG34V.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The difference between early-production H1s and the more iconic later version was the pair of storage boxes on the sides of the turret (as opposed to one in the rear), and the lack of any armoured side skirts. In the ''World Witches'' universe it seems this version was adopted as standard, with multiple seen in ''The Movie''. (OP)]] | [[File:SWovaMG34V.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The difference between early-production H1s and the more iconic later version was the pair of storage boxes on the sides of the turret (as opposed to one in the rear), and the lack of any armoured side skirts. In the ''World Witches'' universe it seems this version was adopted as standard, with multiple seen in ''The Movie''. (OP)]] | ||
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The Brave Witches' small frontline base near Petersburg is defended by three [[2cm FlaK 38#Flakvierling 38|Flakvierling 38]] quad-cannons. As ''[[Brave Witches]]'' is set before ''Strike Witches 2'', this scene takes place much later than the events of ''Brave Witches''. | The Brave Witches' small frontline base near Petersburg is defended by three [[2cm FlaK 38#Flakvierling 38|Flakvierling 38]] quad-cannons. As ''[[Brave Witches]]'' is set before ''Strike Witches 2'', this scene takes place much later than the events of ''Brave Witches''. | ||
− | [[File:Flak38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Flakvierling 38 - | + | [[File:Flak38.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Flakvierling 38 - 20x138mmB]] |
[[File:SWovaFV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Flakvierling 38s sit at the perimeter of the outpost, as Aleksandra Pokryshkin, Nikka Katajainen, Sanya, and Eila play cards on the deck. (Ep.3)]] | [[File:SWovaFV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Flakvierling 38s sit at the perimeter of the outpost, as Aleksandra Pokryshkin, Nikka Katajainen, Sanya, and Eila play cards on the deck. (Ep.3)]] | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 13 September 2020
In July of 1945, the 501st Joint Fighter Wing and allied naval fleet destroyed the Neuroi hive over Venezia, liberating the country (the climatic events of Strike Witches 2). After this victory the 501st JFW was disbanded. Most Strike Witches members were reassigned to fronts in or around their homelands, while Yoshika Miyafuji has entirely retired from service due to draining her magic reserves in order to destroy the hive over Venezia, and is now living a quiet, ordinary civilian life; Mio Sakamoto remains in IFN service, though as she's aged out of her magic abilities Mio is no longer a witch.
Operation Victory Arrow primarily follows three groups of Strike Witches members across its three episodes. St. Trond's Thunder is set half a month after the end of Strike Witches 2, with Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, Gertrud Barkhorn, and Erica Hartmann, along with night witch Heidemarie W. Schnaufer stationed at St. Trond airbase in the Kingdom of Belgica; they're also joined by Erica's twin sister, the genius engineer Ursula Hartmann. Goddess of the Aegean Sea involves the continued adventures of Francesca Lucchini and Charlotte Yeager, joined by Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen, as they attempt to take out a stubborn Neuroi that's hiding inside the island of Delos, and save the ancient Greek ruins on the island; the commander of all witch forces in Africa, Edytha Neumann, as well as Erwin Rommel himself also appear. Arnhem Bridge follows Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann and Lynette Bishop, along with Amelie Planchard as they continue to aid in rebuilding Gallia after its liberation in September, 1944 at the end of the first season; the story primarily revolves around the orphaned Dutch children Julius and Rose, who Perrine takes into her care.
Additionally, each episode features a short post-credits scene of Yoshika receiving or sending a letter to the witches featured in that episode. The last episode also features a post-credits cameo of Eila Juutilainen and Aleksandra Litvyak visiting the Brave Witches' frontline base, as well as Mio Sakamoto working on a certain pet project.
Chronologically, Operation Victory Arrow takes place after Strike Witches 2, and is followed by Strike Witches: The Movie, which was released before OVA, in 2012.
For more in-depth explanations of the lore and setting of the World Witches universe, see the first season's page.
Warning: Some descriptions and images are spoilers for the series, read at your own risk.
The following weapons were used in the anime series Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow:
Pistols
Gendarmerie Sidearm
A member of the Gendarmerie Nationale in Pas-de-Calais chases after Julius, an orphaned refugee from Nederland who stole some cold medicine for his little sister Rose. Given the variety of possible sidearms available at the time, it's impossible to say for sure what's in his holster.
Shotguns
Over/Under Shotgun
In a flashback to the beginning of the Neuroi invasion, a group of Dutch civilians attempt to hold back the Neuroi on a bridge at Arnhem, Nederland, armed with nothing but double barrel shotguns.
Assault Rifles & Rifles
StG 44
Ursula Hartmann arrives at the St. Trond base with loads of gifts and equipment to test, among them is an StG 44 fitted with a Krummlauf (curved barrel) attachment. A witch needing to shoot around corners in the sky seems rather questionable, but that's also the point of this scene, with a bunch of Ursula's fancy tech being various levels of silly. All of them are based on or inspired by real world experimental German tech, and are included in this same entry.
Boys Mk I*
Lynette Bishop continues to use a Boys Mk I* as her signature weapon, though in an ironic reversal, in Arnhem Bridge she uses one borrowed from Perrine, who normally uses borrowed Britannian weapons. The Pantaloni Rossi trio from the 504th JFW make a cameo in a slideshow briefing by Group Captain Edytha Neumann about the Neuroi on Delos; the Ardor Witches are seen attempting to attack it directly, with no success.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk 1 (M)
While Pierrette-Henriette Clostermann doesn't regularly carry around her Bren Mk 1 (M) at this point, due to being well behind the lines aiding in rebuilding Gallia, her butler Jean-Paul had a hidden weapon locker installed in the Clostermann residence in case of emergency.
Browning M1918A2
Charlotte Yeager continues to use a BAR as her standard weapon, though she doesn't so much as fire a shot with it in Operation Victory Arrow, opting to use bombs, unconventional methods, and her mastery of mechanical devices instead.
Browning M1919A6
The Liberion-made Browning M1919A6, modified with a fixed and easily swappable ammo box, remains Francesca Lucchini's weapon of choice.
MG 34
The Africa-based witches Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen of the 31st JFS, as well as Edytha Neumann, commanding officer of all witches in the African theatre, all use the MG 34 as their weapon of choice, as opposed to the MG 42 preferred by Karlsland witches in Europe.
MG 42
The witch-version MG 42, modified to use Patronentrommel 34 drums, continues to be used by all the usual witches, such as the Karlsland trio, Eila Juutilainen, and some of the Ardor Witches.
Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai
The iconic World Witches version of the Type 99 cannon only gets a cameo in Operation Victory Arrow, prominently held by Yoshika Miyafuji in the opening credits. With Yoshika having drained her magic, and Mio having aged out, there aren't any Fuso witches that appear who are capable of using it, at present. For the rather lengthy technical explanation of the witches' Type 99-2 Model 2 Kai variant, see its first season entry.
Launchers
Fliegerhammer
In St. Trond's Thunder, Ursula Hartmann uses the rocket launcher she herself designed, the nine-barrel Fliegerhammer; Aleksandra Litvyak is also seen with one in the opening credits. The Fliegerhammer was inspired by (both in-universe and out) the Fliegerfaust, while its boxy shape is reminiscent of the M202 FLASH.
PIAT
Along with the Bren and Boys, Perrine's hidden armoury also contains a PIAT, with three rounds, which Perrine brings in addition to her Bren.
Autocannons
MG 151
Night witch Heidemarie Schnaufer uses an MG 151 cannon as her weapon of choice; she is only seen using a training MG 151 in Operation Victory Arrow. Similar to the other large cannons wielded by witches, the MG 151 has been modified with a top-mounted vertical pistol grip, a horizontal grip for the off-hand, and a detachable drum magazine; the weapon is otherwise essentially unmodified.
MK 214
A MK 214 cannon was brought by Ursula to St. Trond for testing, alongside a refined version of the Me 262 Schwalbe jet striker. This massive cannon fires the same 50x419mmR rounds as the BK 5 that appeared in Strike Witches 2, and though visually they are very similar, they are not the same weapon.
506th Joint Fighter Wing, Noble Witches cameo
Four members of the Noble Witches appear in the smallest of cameos, as simple silhouettes flying far overhead. Given the composition of the 506th, this is certainly A-unit, stationed in Sedan, comprising of Heinrike Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (MG 151), Adriana Visconti (MG 42, or a pair of Fliegerhammers), Kunika Kuroda (MG 42), and Isabelle du Monceau de Bergendal (Boys). These four, plus Noble Witches commanding officer Rosalie de Hemricourt de Grunne, all make proper cameos in Strike Witches: The Movie.
Vehicle-Mounted & Stationary Weapons
Breda-SAFAT 12.7mm machine gun
A pair of Piaggio P.108B bombers are seen having attempted to take out the Neuroi on Delos in Edytha Neumann's briefing, however both were destroyed. The P.108B is armed with a total of six Breda-SAFAT machine guns chambered in 12.7mm, with one nose gunner, one ventral gunner, and a twin turret in each outboard engine nacelle, controlled remotely.
Type 97
Having aged out of her magic, Mio Sakamoto is seen flying an A6M3 Reisen in the opening credits. The Zero is armed with a pair of Type 97 aircraft machine guns in the engine cowling, as well as a pair of Type 99 cannons in the wings.
Type 99
In addition to its Type 97 MGs, the A6M is armed with a Type 99 cannon in each wing.
MG 34 Panzerlauf
A Tiger I is seen in the opening credits, and while they're not visible from the rear, it would be armed with a pair of MG 34 Panzerlauf variants, one in the coaxial mount, one hull-mounted, as well as its 8.8cm KwK 36 main cannon. This Tiger is actually an early-production H1 variant, specifically marked as Tiger 100, with "100" and white elephant markings. In reality, Tiger 100 was captured intact by the Russians late in the war.
8.8cm FlaK 36
A trio of the iconic "eighty-eights" are seen in the opening credits.
Bofors 40mm
St. Trond airbase is heavily defended by large AA batteries which appear to be oversized twin-mounted Bofors guns.
2cm Flakvierling 38
The Brave Witches' small frontline base near Petersburg is defended by three Flakvierling 38 quad-cannons. As Brave Witches is set before Strike Witches 2, this scene takes place much later than the events of Brave Witches.
Assorted AA guns and cannons are seen on military ships and armed merchantmen.