Serving with the early Commando unit Layforce, Stirling ended up in Egypt when Layforce was disbanded, and would go on to conceive the idea of a small, highly-trained unit of parachutists who could be covertly inserted into the desert to wreak havoc in enemy rear areas. In rare situations, they would be used as a weapon.So who was David Stirling, and why is he ‘special’ enough to spearhead the return of Soldier of Fortune? A Scottish aristocrat, descended from royalty, he had joined the British Army pre-war, and was training to climb Mount Everest when war was declared. They were also designed to be used by people to send signals and reveal their position, usually when they were in distress or needed assistance. For instance, some sunk with Japanese ships and planes that were shot down.įlare guns were used during WWII in situations where radio silence was important. They are known to be a rare collector’s item due to the limited amount of pistols made and the loss of units issued during battle. Approximately 5,000 of these pistols were manufactured. This pistol weighs in at almost four pounds. This gun was made by the Kayaba Kogyo K.K company and called the Type 90 for the year they were introduced, 1930, which was the year 2590 in the traditional Japanese calendar. This is not to be confused with the Type 90 Double Barrel Flare Gun, which was the most commonly used flare gun. One of the firearms which caught my eye was a curious looking gun with three barrels! This is a Type 90 Triple Barrel Flare Gun which was made for the Imperial Japanese Navy and used mostly during World War II. Navy Seabee Museum has a unique firearm collection from around the world. Type 90 Triple Barrel Flare Gun made for the Imperial Japanese Navy (U.S.
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