Flare Guns: the Unsung Tools of 20th Century Warfare

Transformation into Ian McCollum, 75% complete! In this episode, we examine the largely-forgotten role played by flare guns in 20th Century warfare - on land, at sea, and in the air - and explore the design and function of nine WWII-era examples - including an exceedingly rare model of which only around 100 survive to this day! -Webley & Scott No.1 Mk.V -Webley & Scott No.3 Mk. I (2x) -M2 Flare Pistol (2x) -AN-M8 Flare Pistol -Leuchtpistole 34 -Leuchtpistole 42 -SLD (Signal und Leucht Doppelschussmodel) SOURCES: #Fig_M9A1