Object

Second German Mechanic's Monkey Wrench

Heavy adjustable monkey wrench snatched by the Second German Mechanic during the airfield brawl. He swings it at Indy with brutal force amid roaring propellers and spilled fuel, turning a mechanic's tool into a deadly improvised club. Indy dodges the attacks while fending off other threats in the chaotic fight beside the Flying Wing.

2 appearances

Purpose

Improvised weapon swung to strike Indy

Significance

Escalates the savage close-quarters combat that traps Marion in the cockpit and jeopardizes the Ark interception, forcing Indy into a desperate fight for survival

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Stakeout and Escalation at the Flying Wing

The Second German Mechanic's monkey wrench serves as an improvised bludgeon — swung at Indy in surprise; it frames the initial hand-to-hand threat and is dropped or discarded when Indy overpowers the mechanic.

Before: In the Second German Mechanic's hand, primed for use.

After: Rendered ineffective and likely dropped during the scuffle.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Locked In as the Wing Roars

The Second German Mechanic's monkey wrench is wielded as an improvised weapon—swung at Indy to try to stop the intruders—underscoring how ordinary tools become lethal in the skirmish.

Before: In the mechanic's hands, used for maintenance.

After: Used in the assault, then likely dropped or left near the scuffle once the mechanic is neutralized.

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