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==M16A1==
==M16A1==
Only seen in the film at the Thai Army base, all of the Thai soldiers have M16A1 Rifles.  Since the film takes place in 1965, this is a complete anachronism.  Historically the [[XM16E1]] was introduced in 1965, however these have birdcage flash hiders and the more similar [[M16A1]] was not introduced until 1967.
Only seen in the film at the Thai Army base, all of the Thai soldiers have M16A1 Rifles.  Since the film takes place in 1965, this is a complete anachronism.  Historically the [[M16A1#XM16E1_Rifle|XM16E1]] was introduced in 1965, however these have birdcage flash hiders and the more similar [[M16A1]] was not introduced until 1967.
[[Image:RD-ThaiArmyA.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|A platoon of real Thai Soldiers march with M16A1 rifles wearing the Thai version of Woodland BDUs which is anachronistic.  What is noteworthy is that most of the soldiers wear only the helmet liner rather than the full M1 steel pot style helmet, whereas we can see two soldiers with Modern Kevlar Helmets.]]
[[Image:RD-ThaiArmyA.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|A platoon of real Thai Soldiers march with M16A1 rifles wearing the Thai version of Woodland BDUs which is anachronistic.  What is noteworthy is that most of the soldiers wear only the helmet liner rather than the full M1 steel pot style helmet, whereas we can see two soldiers with Modern Kevlar Helmets.]]



Revision as of 00:07, 9 July 2010

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Rescue Dawn (2006) Many critics and viewers noticed that one of the helicopters on this poster is a modern UH-60 Blackhawk, which did not exist in 1965, the time frame of the movie.

The following firearms were used in the film Rescue Dawn:

AK-47

A large number of the Vietcong carry what appear to be milled receiver AK-47s. Gene DeBruin (Jeremy Davies) later acquires one during the escape from the POW camp in Laos.

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Poly Technologies AK-47 - 7.62x39mm. This is the commercial clone of the original Type III AK-47 and is the most used in films and shows when showing the milled receiver AK-47
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A female Laotion Communist fighter stops to rest with others, the side of her milled AK visible (but here it looks like a replica gun.
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Gene DeBruin (Jeremy Davies) looks confused as he holds a milled receiver AK with very dark wood. Most of the Milled receiver AKs had very dark brown wood in the film.
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Past the two female fighters, two uniformed Pathet Lao Soldiers (with the NVA style sunhelmets) hold a milled receiver AK and a stamped receiver Norinco Type-56 rifle.

Type 56 Rifle (AK47)

The Chinese version of the Russian AK-47, the Type 56 rifle is most seen in the film, usually by Pathet Lao troops and later acquired by the escaping American Prisoners.

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Norinco Type 56 (standard full stock variant) - 7.62x39mm
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Dengler (Christian Bale) smirks when a sadistic guard, known to the prisoners as 'Little Hitler' points the barrel of his Chinese Type 56 rifle at Dengler's forehead - 7.62x39mm
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Dengler (Christian Bale) fights with a captured Chinese Type 56 rifle with full stock- 7.62x39mm

Type 56-1 Rifle (AK47 underfolder stock)

Used in great numbers in the film are the 56-1 variant, aka the underfolding stock version of the Type 56 rifle.

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Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm
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Pathet Lao regulars and irregulars dismount from a truck, some carrying Chinese Type 56 rifles. Note the muzzle. - 7.62x39mm
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While relaxing in a village, a Pathet Lao soldier checks the rifle sights on his Chinese Type 56 rifle - 7.62x39mm
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During the long ride from the capture point the prison camp, a Laotian guard sleeps with his Chinese Type 56 rifle resting on his chest. Once again, note the elongated muzzle. - 7.62x39mm

Type 56 SKS

Another weapon used extensively by the Pathet Lao are SKS semi-automatic rifles. Interesting note is that the majority of them do not have the underfolded bayonets attached. One is later acquired by Duane Martin (Steve Zahn) during his escape from the POW camp with Dengler.

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Chinese Type 56 Carbine aka the Chinese SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm
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When Dengler is first captured, the Laotian militia carry Type 56 SKS rifles with the pig sticker bayonets removed - 7.62x39mm
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To torment Dengler, the Laotian militia leader shoots at the jungle around a bound Dengler. In the film, the squib and sound effects sound like a full auto gun firing, which is incorrect for an SKS.

Simonov Type 45 SKS

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Russian Simonov SKS 7.62x39mm
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The one time we see a hardwood Russian style SKS is in the hands of one of the camp guards and he has a blade bayonet installed (which the Chinese SKS didn't have).

PPS-43

A PPS-43 Submachine gun is seen briefly in the hands of a Laotian fighter.

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Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev
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Three Laotian guerrillas walk through the rice paddies, the one in front is armed with a Soviet PPS-43 Submachine gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

M3 "Greasegun"

An M3 or M3A1 submachine gun is seen in the hands of a female Pathet Low soldier. We never see the charging handle side so it is undetermined whether or not it is an M3 or M3A1.

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A female Pathet Lao Soldier (following her squad leader) carries an M3/M3A1 submachine gun - .45 acp
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A female Pathet Lao Soldier carries an M3/M3A1 submachine gun - .45 acp. It is seen when she finds a glass shard amongst the prisoners and demands to know what it is for. Despite her suspicions that it is a part of a makeshift weapon, Dengler manages to convince her that it is merely used for shaving.

MAT-49

Another weapon seen was the French MAT-49 submachine gun. In an interesting scene, one of the prison guards is playing around with the gun and he accidentally fires it and drops it to the ground with the gun still firing causing bullets to fly all around the vicinity nearly hitting everyone close by.

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MAT-49 Submachine Gun 9x19mm
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Local villager prison guard test fires the MAT-49 Submachine gun - 9mm
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The MAT-49, suffering a firing malfunction, discharges its' entire magazine while spinning on the ground - 9mm

Mosin Nagant M44

A skinny villager is seen wielding an M44 Carbine with the bayonet removed.

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Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, chambered in 7.62x54R, with attached side-folding bayonet.
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TT-33 Tokarev Pistol

Seen from a distance, a Laotian officer wields a TT-33 pistol.

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Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union)
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Seen in the background, the Laotian officer points his TT-33 Pistol - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

Type 69 Rocket Launcher

A guerrilla fighter runs through the forest with a Type 69 Chinese Rocket Launcher, with RPG-2 style rocketheads. This is another anachronism since the only rocket launcher available to these forces in 1965 would be the RPG-2 aka the Chinese B-40 rocket.

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Chinese Type 69 RPG
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Guerrilla fighter runs with a Type 69 launcher (with RPG-2 rocket heads)

M16 (SP1)

When Dieter Dengler finally gets picked up by American forces, one of the soldiers on board the helicopter can be seen with an slab side M16 (aka SP1) with three pronged flash hider.

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M16 (aka SP1) with 20 round magazine and slab side upper receiver - 5.56x45mm
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A delirious Dengler still manages to repeat his 'verification codes' to prove his identity, a soldier to the right holds an M16 (SP1) rifle with slab side upper receiver and three prong flash hider - 5.56mm

M16A1

Only seen in the film at the Thai Army base, all of the Thai soldiers have M16A1 Rifles. Since the film takes place in 1965, this is a complete anachronism. Historically the XM16E1 was introduced in 1965, however these have birdcage flash hiders and the more similar M16A1 was not introduced until 1967.

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A platoon of real Thai Soldiers march with M16A1 rifles wearing the Thai version of Woodland BDUs which is anachronistic. What is noteworthy is that most of the soldiers wear only the helmet liner rather than the full M1 steel pot style helmet, whereas we can see two soldiers with Modern Kevlar Helmets.

M1911A1 Pistol

An M1911A1 pistol is seen in the holster of a rescue pilot rushing Dengler to the hospital. It is seen in the black leather issued holster.

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Military M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP
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Seen in the holster of a rescue pilot rushing Denglers' gurney to the hospital, we see the recognizable butt of an M1911 Pistol - .45 acp.

M60D

When Dengler finally gets pickd up by American forces, an M60D can be seen mounted on board the helicopter that picks him up.

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M60D 7.62x51mm NATO
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Out of the door of a UH-1D Huey with USAF markings, a door gunner fires at Pathet Lao troops with his M60D Machinegun - 7.62x51mm. What is curious is that he is bareheaded. He is not wearing a helicopter helmet nor the 'chicken plate' armor that door gunners would have.
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Again, we see the door gunner (with no helmet) manning his M60D machine gun as his helicopter lands at an indigenous Military Base.

Colt Official Police

Seen only briefly and between blurry shots, another pilot has what appears to be a vintage Colt Official Police in his shoulder rig, evident by the older style grips and frame.

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Colt Official Police is seen in a quick shot of the pilot as he runs alongside the gurney - .38 Special

M24 Stielhandgranates

Rather anachronistically, the Pathet Lao soldiers don't carry the shorter Chinese Type II stick grenades, but the longer German M24 Stielhandgranate stick grenades of World War II vintage.

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Laotian soldiers stand ready with chest pouches filled with M24 German Stick grenades.

Trivia Errors

Huey Helicopters

When Dengler is rescued, the helicopters are UH-1Ds which were correct (they were introduced in 1963) and supplemented the A,B & C models operating in Vietnam. However, their paint job is woodland camo, which is not correct. UH-1N Twin Huey came out until 1969.

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In a continuity break, however, the helicopters change into UH-1N twin turbine variant from the 1970s, when they approach the Thai Army Base. Note: In the film, Dengler is trying to reach Thailand via the Mekong River. However, exactly where the base is at the end of the film is not clear, but technically Thailand tried to maintain it's neutrality during the conflict and it is doubtful they would have a large military base with so many Americans openly working there.

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The rescue helicopter changes into a twin turbine UH-1N, a variant of the Huey that was not introduced until the 1970s.
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The Rescue helicopter, probably a Royal Thai Army helicopter touches down with nonstandard markings for an American gunship. Also the indigenous soldier standing at attention is wearing a helmet liner and modern woodland camouflage BDU, which is anachronistic to the time period.

SPH-4 Helicopter Pilot Helmets

Inexplicably, the Skyraider pilots wear SPH-4 Helicopter Pilot helmets from the 1970s, all missing their visor assemblies. Not only is this anachronistic, it makes no sense, as the pilots have no eye protection.

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Modern Footwear

Being that boots are such a strong plot point in the film, the film falters in showing obviously modern boots. The jungle boots have the thick Panama Tread (which is circa 1980s), the black leather boots are Corcoran soft leather duty boots and Dengler's boots are brown civilian lumberjack boots. The only period footwear is the black low quarters boots (center of image) which actually look like German NATO boots.

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