Videos tagged with 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and demonstration of the WW2-era Mk. 5 Mod. 1 Spider Sight for the 20mm Oerlikon Anti-Aircraft Gun. The presenter, a specialist collector, details the sight's components, references its technical manual (Ordnance Pamphlet No. 911), and shows its mounting on a 20mm gun. The guide emphasizes the sight's function in lead compensation for engaging moving targets.

This video demonstrates the preparation and training for twin 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns used as props in the movie 'Greyhound'. It covers the mounting of drum magazines, mechanical test-cycling of the guns in a workshop, and actor training on a simulated set. The expert handling and specialized setup highlight the practical application of these historical weapons in film production.