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202330 minPGdocumentary

First Weapons

202330 minPGdocumentary

Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts to discuss Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons in this 2023 documentary.

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Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts to discuss Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons in this 2023 documentary.

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Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts, lifting the lid on the genius of Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons.

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