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The gun was considered a good weapon for the 1930s but quickly became outdated during the 1940s. During the early stages of World War II it was mounted on British ships and used as a close range anti-aircraft weapon. In combat the Vickers 50. proved ineffective and was replaced on land by the 15mm Besa Machine Gun. The Royal Navy replaced the gun with the Oerlikon 20mm.

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  • Vickers 50. machine gun
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  • The gun was considered a good weapon for the 1930s but quickly became outdated during the 1940s. During the early stages of World War II it was mounted on British ships and used as a close range anti-aircraft weapon. In combat the Vickers 50. proved ineffective and was replaced on land by the 15mm Besa Machine Gun. The Royal Navy replaced the gun with the Oerlikon 20mm.
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  • The gun was considered a good weapon for the 1930s but quickly became outdated during the 1940s. During the early stages of World War II it was mounted on British ships and used as a close range anti-aircraft weapon. In combat the Vickers 50. proved ineffective and was replaced on land by the 15mm Besa Machine Gun. The Royal Navy replaced the gun with the Oerlikon 20mm.
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