Air Force battle uniform/gear

Okay, so yeasterday before i went to work i watched an air force based movie, ''behind enemy lines'' it was a pretty cool movie, but now i want to start getting air force gear because of how simillar it is to being a sniper, the problem is, idk what exactly they have for gear.
I know they have a standard 9mm, and a radio, anything more, how to carry the gear, also i have an m700 and a woodland bdu not jumpsuit

Never seen the movie... What year is the movie based in/what unit was the movie about? I could probably tell you exactly what they wore if you give me this info...

sticks

I'm not to sure about any of that, I found it on like channel 2 or somthing, I don't want the same gear as the movie i just want to know air force gear.

sticks, if he is talking about the first one, it is 1999, and the movie takes place in Bosnia.

Hey now theres an idea.....if you build a good replica setup of a AF pilot then you could loan the equip or use it yourself for a pilot rescue or other mil sim game variants.

starring owen wilson, a downed airforce pilot over bosnia when his commander pulls a search and rescue operation at the end, kickass movie

Okay, I know I'm usully the one making all topics off topic, I guess it's the reason I have the thread with the most posts ever calculated on the site, but I want to know what gear is used.

So will you guys please help, and not talk about the movie as much.

Ok, mate heres what you're gunna want as far as the uni goes...

OD flight suit (the model on the site looks "Watch your language") - http://www.galaxyarmynavy.com/item-7500.asp
Close reproduction of aviator's vest - http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_165&products_id=26979
Black combat belt - http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=30_163&products_id=24552
Boots - http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=24778
Flight gloves - http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=28289


Movie screen captures (for reference)
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4231436288/tt0159273
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4030109696/tt0159273
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4214659072/tt0159273

thanks. durkee, the thing is, urg I don't really know how to explain it.

I am going to stick to being a sniper, with my BDU and Ghillie, I just want to know the vests/ chest rigs, and what the Air force uses, in case of getting shot down, or put into battle, so I'm talking

guns, knives, radios, all that stuff. with a few sniper modifications ( Like my rifle, and Ghillie)

I believe the AF uses Ka-Bars.

Like this one

Yeah I have an Air Force Ka Bar the thing is just to big to carry around, so I use a little Air Force Swiss Army knife.

Airmen have choices between many sidearms to use in the event of unplanned infil..

These include:
Glock 17 (9mm or .40)
M1911 (.45 ACP)
Sig P229 (9mm, .40, .357 SIG)
M9 (9mm)
S&W Model 13 (.357 mag)
MP5 Sub-Gun (9mm, 10mm Auto, .40)

Those are all typical side-carry for Air Force pilots...you're best bet would be an M9 for realism, as most airmen carry those over other models.

As far as radios go, are you looking for a working radio or "mock" radio?

Durkee, was I right about the Ka-Bars? I'm not too sure.

Jarhead999 76 65 wrote:

Durkee, was I right about the Ka-Bars? I'm not too sure.

Well, technically not a Ka-Bar...but it is a similar style. Nowadays Its designated the Air Force Survival Knife. Typically 5 inch blade made from 1095 carbon with a polymer handle. Real beauty. But yes, the Ka-bar was used up until the 1990s I believe.

Heres something close, although a bayonet its the same style. Everything is identical besides the barrel mount. I don't think you want to be carrying a real one.
http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=25531

For Pilots:
You will probably want an airforce survival vest instead of that Omega style replica from evike. The omega is a good copy of what they used in the movie, but in real life they would use the survival vest.

http://www.haas-ausruestungen.de/ext/sru21-1.htm
^thats from a european retailer. They called it a SRU 27/P, which I believe dates to the 90's.

Radio's I don't know about. Any larger CB style radio would do though.

Primary, would be either a M9(mid to late 90's) or a 1911(early 90's). With 2-3 extra mags.

The rest you could copy what Durkee posted, thats all solid stuff. I'm sure there is some proper boot and flightsuit, however your going to end up paying a crap ton for the boots and flightsuits all look the same. The belt would probably be close to something that would be attached to the survival vest or his G suit.

The pilot kit is probably not the best for airsoft, it just doesn't have the cabability as some other kits. However I can outline a AF Security Forces kit for you, basically Alice stuff...

sticks

I saw a silver steel survival knife with a 9 inch blade at an 'antique' store. It was a BEAST and it was like 20 bucks. Momma wouldn't buy it though

On the topic, heres an example of an airsoft pilot loadout...

They're actually getting very popular. I've seen one or two at my fields, one with a full heli flight helmet.

http://www.freewebs.com/army_airsoft/teammembers.htm
(Scroll down to half-page)

These players typically are used for scenario play (ie: lions claws) where they are "hunted" or "rescued" by a combat force.

The downed pilot was good-ish, probably a good representation of what a fighter pilot would have. The marine kits were a disaster though! Off the bat I spotted a few problems with their kits! But thats another story for another day .

sticks

Yeah, sticks, they weren't even wearing their cammies right. Jesus Christ, they looked like Joe Shitt the Rag Man.

Well you can't expect to see hobbiest all dressed like they just got out of Basic Training.

I know that, but "Watch your language", if they're going to wear the "Watch your language" uniform, at least wear it right. There are soldiers who have died in that uniform. I always read up on how the uniform is worn before I wear it myself. Maybe I'm just too serious about it. I don't know.

Whoa Whoa settle down. I understand your enthusiasim(sp) but there needs to be a little leanance when it comes to hobbies. If they were playing on a dedicated Mil-sim team then they might have it better adjusted. Also I think I missed what they did wrong. Were their pants not tucked in right or what?

Sorry, I get a little worked up. I'm a squad leader, what're you gonna do, haha.

The first guy had his trousers bloused like "Watch your language" and the second guy in MARPAT tucked his blouse into his trousers.

What would the right way to do up your bluose and trousers for everyones use. In fact you should make a guide about it.

Sure, I'll make one. Gotta eat dinner first