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Posted: 12/3/2002 6:28:27 PM EDT
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The first 30's started showing up around '66, but weren't widely available until '68-69. IIRC, AN was set after the Tet Offensive, so they would have been available.
Do to the problems with the very first ones (the ones with the dark green followers and Colt part numbers stamped on them), many GIs didn't trust them, and traded their 30's with REMFs for their 20s. (Note: I wasn't there; I was born in 1970, but I've done a bunch of research.) -Troy |
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Posted: 12/3/2002 7:31:55 PM EDT
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The easy answer is that the Phillipine Army had lots of 30rd mags when they were filming there in 197?. Ever notice how all the troops have Universal small arms pouches and 30rd mags? I have to say that I love the Redux. More Helo Mounted Loudspeaker action. Anytime I ever flew in a helo any PSYOP related mission, the 2 questions I always got were 1. Did you bring the ALS and 2. Do you have "Ride" on tape.
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Posted: 12/3/2002 7:37:56 PM EDT
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IIRC, AN was set after the Tet Offensive, so they would have been available. Specifically, it was set in either very late '69 or early '70. Chef was reading about Charles Manson's arrest (December 1969) and they were not supposed to be in Cambodia (U.S. Forces invaded in April 1970). I don't care what anyone says, it's a good flick. |
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Posted: 12/3/2002 7:42:13 PM EDT
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The easy answer is that the Phillipine Army had lots of 30rd mags when they were filming there in 197?. 1975 to 1978. Harvey Keitel was actually the first Captain Willard, but was canned after the first week or two of filming. Look for Lee Ermey as a helo pilot in the village assault scene (DON'T BLINK!!!). |
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Posted: 12/3/2002 7:47:28 PM EDT
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Excellent movie... My wife bought me the new version... She can't stand my movies:
Blackhawk Down Full Metal Jacket Apocalypse Now Platoon Forest Gump Hamburger Hill Heartbreak Ridge Sniper Navy Seals Green Berets Saving Private Ryan Tora Tora Tora etc... She knows she will have to ignore what I'm watching if she wants to come snuggle up... I can't get enough of military movies... Any other favorites? |
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Posted: 12/3/2002 8:06:11 PM EDT
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Quoted: Look for Lee Ermey as a helo pilot in the village assault scene (DON'T BLINK!!!). I KNEW it. I even checked the credits once, and couldn't find his name. Damn, I knew it had to be him. |
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Posted: 12/3/2002 8:11:20 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Look for Lee Ermey as a helo pilot in the village assault scene (DON'T BLINK!!!). I KNEW it. I even checked the credits once, and couldn't find his name. Damn, I knew it had to be him. I read somewhere that he was in film/acting school in the PI. And got the part as an extra. |
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Posted: 12/4/2002 5:12:53 PM EDT
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Thanks for the information. I thought that they did have some, it's just that every single M16 in the movie had a 30-rounder in it.
Really good movie, though. Kinda weird towards the end, and the very first, but really good none the less. |
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Posted: 12/4/2002 5:58:41 PM EDT
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I though the new one was a bit long, loved the part where they steal the board though.
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Posted: 12/4/2002 6:07:04 PM EDT
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The movie made no serious attempt at equipment accuracy. Its still a great flick. I just like the mood of it. I liked the original better than the directors cut they released. I think the new version slowed down what was already somewhat of a slow movie. It's still a classic.
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