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Strike Witches

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Strike Witches is a mixed-media project originally created by Humikane Shimada via a series of magazine illustration columns. It was later adapted into two light novel series, two manga series, an anime OVA, and a televised anime series. The story revolves around teenage girls who are essentially moe anthropomorphizations of military planes. The OVA preview episode was released on January 1, 2007. The televised anime series later premiered on July 3, 2008, concluding September 18. Official confirmation of a second season of the anime was announced on February 27, 2009.

STEN

Used by British troops who replace the Strike Witches with the Warlock unit.

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British soldiers and their STENs. The man in the officer's uniform is based on real-life RAF commander Lord Hugh Dowding.
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British soldiers encircle the witches.
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Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke, showing admirable calm despite held at gunpoint by British troops.
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A soldier returns Sakamoto's katana, STEN slung over his shoulder.

PPK/S

Issued to Miyafuji when she first arrives in Britannia. She refuses it, however, stating a dislike for firearms. Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke carries one on her person, and is notably seen using it to threaten Sakamoto. It can be assumed that most, if not all, of the witches were issued a PPK upon their arrival at the base.

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The PPK lies on top of a box containing Yoshika's personal effects.
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Yoshika returns the PPK, stating that she dislikes guns.

MG42

Carried by most members of the 501st JFW. Due to her strength ability, Gertrud Barkhorn prefers using two MG-42s at once, often with devastating effect. All Strike Witches MG-42s are equipped with double-drum magazines.

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Minna and Erica Hartmann with their MG-42s, whereas Charlotte Yeager carries her BAR.
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The witches prepare for battle. Note Barkhorn wielding two MG-42s akimbo.
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Erica opens fire with her MG-42.
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Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen, using an MG-42 in battle.
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Erica lays down fire with the MG-42.
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Barkhorn with her dual MG-42s.

BREN

Carried by Perrine Clostermann. She states that she would prefer to use a Chatellerault MLE 1924-II, but is unable to obtain one. Instead, she uses the BREN, which is similar to the Chatellerault in many aspects but is presumably easier to obtain in Britannia.

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Perrine with her BREN gun.

Boys Anti-Tank Rifle

Carried by Lynette Bishop in her role as the squad's designated marksman. While she uses a Boys Mk. I, she has switched the muzzle brake to that of a Mk. II, which according to her makes it easier to use.

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Lynette takes a shot with her Boys, while Sanya holds her custom Fliegerhammer.
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BAR

Carried by Charlotte Yeager. Shirley actually dislikes the gun for the most part, citing the relatively small ammo capacity, even with the custom 40 round magazines she uses. She also dislikes the fixed barrel, which she can't replace if the gun overheats (which she admits is unlikely due to the ammo capacity.) The one aspect Shirley does like about the BAR is it's durability, stating it can be used even if one doesn't take much care of it.

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Shirley (on the left) with her BAR.
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Shirley fires her BAR...while upside-down.
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A beautful shot of Shirley's BAR. Also, note Luchinni with the M1919.
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Shirley carries her BAR while Erica carries it's nemesis, the MG-42.

M1919A6

Carried by Francesca Lucchini. It was given to her by Shirley after she misplaced the Italian weapons she brought with her. Francesca states that she like the gun because of the high rate of fire, durability, and high ammo capacity.

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Type 99

Used by both Sakamoto Mio and Yoshika Miyafuji. Equipped with a round drum magazine.

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Fliegerhammer (modified Fliegerfaust)

Carried by Sanya V. Litvyak. It is based on the design of a Fliegerfaust, albeit with a much higher capacity. Sanya is able to channel her magic into the weapon, thereby making the rockets more powerful. The Fliegerhammer is also capable of something resembling automatic fire, in that the operator can fire one rocket after another simply by holding down the trigger.

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[1] Wikipedia page for the real life Fliegerfaust, similar to Sanya's Fliegerhammer.