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.
This video features a WW2 British Royal Air Force Training Rifle being used to shoot balloons. The description humorously compares the experience to the original Call of Duty game. The video promotes Legacy Collectibles, a company specializing in WW1 and WW2 firearms and memorabilia, directing viewers to their website and Gunbroker page. The focus is on historical firearms and collecting.
This video examines the No7 Mk I, a unique .22 rimfire training rifle developed by BSA in post-WWII Britain. It's notable for being the only British Enfield trainer to utilize a magazine, with only 2500 units produced for the Royal Air Force. The rifle features a modified commercial BSA 5-round magazine housed within a standard No4 Enfield magazine body, making it an enjoyable and rare firearm for range shooting. The video also differentiates it from the Canadian No7 Mk I, which is a single-shot variant with no shared parts.
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