Restored Falklands Gazelle XX411 takes pride of place in our display which included Falklands Wessex XS481, Scout XS902 and Seaking XV677. Also on display were Vulcan cockpit and a series of display boards showing different aspects of the Falkland War and the islands 25 years on. The display will remain open to the public for the forseeable future.
Andy Evan's brothers and sisters attended our Falklands Remembrance service.
XX411 fully restored.
XX411 fully restored.
Wessex XS481
Dave Reape brought his display of Falklands weaponry.
The Dave Reape Collection displayed its de-activated Falklands Weapons
British Weapons
1. LMG (Light Machine Gun) 7.62mm formally known as the World War Two Bren Gun. This is a section support weapon, it will fire on either semi or fully automatic. It has a 35 shot magazine.
2. SLR (Self Loading Rifle) 7.62mm standard British Infantry rifle. It can fire semi automatic and carries a 22 round magazine.
3. Stirling SMG (Sub Machine Gun) 9mm shot with a 30 round magazine. This weapon was issued to NCO’s, Commandos, and Paratroopers.
4. LAW’s 66mm Rocket Launcher. Originally designed as an anti-tank single shot, throw away weapon, but in the Falklands conflict it was commonly used against bunkers and snipers.
Argentine Weapons
1. UZI 9mm SMG (Sub Machine Gun). This weapon was built in Israel and had a 30 round magazine. It was the standard issue for the Argentinean conscripts.
2. M3 Grease Gun 9mm. Manufactured in the USA as a 45-calibre weapon. These guns were converted in Argentina to 9mm and became known as RAM1–cal 9. It had a 30 round magazine.
3. FAL SLR 7.62mm. This is a Belgium made weapon and was issued to the regular troops of the Argentine Forces on the Falklands. It was also used as a sniper rifle. This design was based on the original Belgium made FN 7.62mm SLR design. It had a 22 round magazine.
Unless other credit given photographs on this site are copyright Jim Keable 2002-2008
