This video examines the Vickers MkI No2, an improvised infantry machine gun developed by the British Royal Air Force during World War II. Derived from the Vickers Gas-Operated (Vickers K-class) aircraft gun, it was modified with a buttstock, pistol grip, and bipod to equip airbase defense forces without diverting resources from standard infantry weapons. The video notes its unusual design features, such as a lack of a functional cheek rest and a high rate of fire. Despite potential handling drawbacks, the MkI No2 saw service in Normandy, Norway, and the Walcheren Islands before being phased out post-war as a non-standard weapon. The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels is credited for providing access to this rare firearm.
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