Videos tagged with Falkland Islands

This video showcases the Hotchkiss Model 1886 3-pounder Quick Fire gun, a breech-loaded weapon developed by the British Royal Navy to counter fast torpedo boats. The description highlights its self-contained cartridge ammunition, recoil-absorbing mount, and steep depression angle. It's noted that the 47mm bore gun, also known as the 3-pounder in British service, used a vertically-traveling breech block, with over 3,000 acquired by the British. The specific example featured was once part of the Falkland Islands coastal defenses and has been refurbished for ceremonial use. The video thanks the FIDF for their assistance in setting up the gun for filming.

This video delves into the history of small arms used by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) from its inception in 1892 to the present day. It traces the evolution of their weaponry, starting with Martini Henry rifles, moving through World War I and II equipping them with Lee Enfields, Stens, Brens, Lewis, and Vickers guns. The narrative continues with the acquisition of L1A1 SLRs, Sterling SMGs, and GPMGs (FALs, FN MAGs) in 1972, and their subsequent replacement with Steyr AUGs in the 1990s. The video also highlights the acquisition of specialized arms like the Parker-Hale M85, Steyr HS-50s, and LMT 7.62mm rifles. The description also links to other videos focusing on specific firearms featured.

This video explores the history and usage of the Steyr AUG by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF). It details how the FIDF, an independent organization, chose the AUG over the British L85A1 in the early 1990s due to known issues with the L85. The FIDF acquired around 160 AUG rifles, including carbines and heavy-barreled LMGs. The LMGs, initially intended as support weapons, were largely converted to standard rifles. The video also touches on the issues with Elcan optics and their eventual replacement with British SUSATs on some rifles. The AUG served as the FIDF's standard rifle until recently, when they were replaced by L85A3 rifles from the UK for better integrated training. The video thanks the FIDF for access to their armory.

This video documents a 60-mile trek across East Falkland, retracing the overland route taken by 45 Commando of the British Royal Marines during the 1982 Falklands War. The journey was undertaken in the summer, over four days, by the uploader, Les Winner (Polaris Logistics), and Jari Laine (Varusteleka). While the original commandos marched with combat loads due to the loss of their transport helicopters, this group completed the hike without weapons or ammunition. The video highlights the challenges of arranging the trip, including obtaining landowner permission, and mentions the gear used, such as a Varusteleka RP80 rucksack, Asolo boots, Carinthia sleeping gear, and MREs.

This video presents a tactical scenario brief comparing the M16A1 and L1A1 rifles, set during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict. The scenario details a reconnaissance mission for an SAS team tasked with disabling Argentinian aircraft. It outlines the challenges posed by weather, enemy forces, and limited resources, leading to a choice between the two iconic firearms, each with specific ammunition loads and accompanied by the Trilux SUIT 4x scope for the L1A1. The video features insights from British Small Arms expert Mike Burns.