Comments by "Adam Bainbridge" (@AdamMGTF) on "Swift Model B: For Training and Pranks" video.

@far_away907 I was a cadet 15 years ago. In England and we didn't have real guns. The only opportunity to shoot a gun would be on an exercise day. We did get to fly though. Starting with gliders
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@ianholmquist8492 you have misunderstood. He wasn't a recruit. He was a cadet. In the UK cadets are aged 13-16. They can join army/navy/air force. My experience was it was more a way to give teenagers opportunities. Like going "on exercise" which was basically camping. To learn life skills and socialise. There was a military aspect to it. But that was more to teach respect. In no way would a 13 year old cadet be considered part of the armed forces. So this training tool doesn't make a joke of anything.
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I think this may be the first weapon I've seen on your channel that is legal to buy in the UK for a normal person. Cool little thing
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@jakublulek3261 a small note. My grandfather just passed away. He was born in 1926 so grew up with the war. He worked on farms and had axis POWs working for him. There were also a detachment of Polish soldiers based in the local barracks. He always said the Germans were the hardest workers he ever met and the poles were the nicest. He used to trade with them and they taught him some useful skills like how to make his own fur lined boots. Just thought I'd share my daft story. And thank your grandad for his service. Oh. The training with wood etc does sound silly. But it was mainly done to keep soldiers busy. A busy soldier is a happy soldier and it was better than doing endless parade drill lol. It's not like they would have had to fend off the Germans with sticks.
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