The Vickers MG adapted for First World War air duelling, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Browning .303 aircraft machine gun, presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It details the weapon's history, technical modifications for British service, and operational differences between fighter and bomber variants. The demonstration covers the unique double-cocking loading procedure and its eventual obsolescence.

This guide details the operation and deployment of the AN-M2 machine gun, drawing from expert insights. It covers loading, the unique butterfly trigger, and aiming with aircraft sights. The video emphasizes the importance of an assistant gunner for sustained fire during speed drills and notes the weapon's ambidextrous feeding capabilities. Instruction is provided by a high-level enthusiast with deep historical knowledge.

This entry details the Vickers K machine gun, a notable aircraft weapon later adapted for ground use by elite units like the SAS and LRDG. It covers its design origins, technical specifications including its gas-operated tipping bolt action and unique wind-vane sight, and its tactical deployment. The information is presented with the authority of a recognized firearms expert.

This guide covers the basic operational aspects of the Savage M1918 Aircraft Lewis Gun, highlighting its unique features for aerial combat. Key differences from ground variants include the spade grip, lack of a cooling shroud, and a larger 97-round pan magazine. The firearm utilizes an open-bolt, gas-operated action and features a specialized muzzle brake for increased rate of fire and a Norman wind vane sight for aerial targeting. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.