They Were Expendable is a 1945 movie about Lt. John Brickley and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3. Lt. John Brickley played by Robert Montgomery and his squadron is stationed in the Philippines before the start of World War II. Once the war starts the whole squadron including the executive officer Lieutenant JG 'Rusty' Ryan played by John Wayne are itching to fight the Japanese. They soon find out that they are to just buy time for the United States to gear up for war after the defeat at Pearl Harbor. The biggest mission for Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 is to help General Douglas MacArthur his family and General Staff to escape Corregidor.
- Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery
The following guns were used in the movie They Were Expendable:
Browning M2 Aircraft
Example of the Browning M2 Aircraft used in the film
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat. Notice the ammo loading in to the weapon
Crewman firing live dual 50 cal. Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
Crewman firing dual Browning M2 Aircraft guns on PT Boat
1903 Springfield Rifle
Example of a 1903 Springfield Rifle used in film
US Navy sailor carrying a 1903 Springfield Rifle
Colt 1921 Thompson
Example of a Colt 1921 Thompson used in film
Tim Murdock as Ensign Brant holding a Colt 1921 Thompson sub machine gun
Robert Montgomery as Lt. John Brickley holding a Colt 1921 Thompson sub machine gun
Browning Automatic Rifle
Example of a Browning Automatic Rifle used in film
US Navy Crewman carrying a early Browning Automatic Rifle
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Example of a Smith & Wesson Victory Model used in film
Russell Simpson as 'Dad' Knowland carrying a Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver in holster
Colt 1911 Pistol
Example of a Colt 1911 pistol used in film
Robert Montgomery as Lt. John Brickley carrying a Colt 1911 pistol in holster
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