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Modified B-24 nose turret.

Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:59 pm

Somethin different.

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Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:28 pm

Great pic's, did you get those on ebay?
I think I remember seeing those or something close in the last few weeks.

Mike

Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:28 pm

I'd have to dig through my references, but I believe that was one of several 8th AF tests of the feasability of adapting the Bell power-boost gun mount to the B-24 (the same unit used in the tail of the B-26 Marauder.) I'm just guessing, but it was probably an attempt to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics without sacrificing firepower.

SN

Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:53 am

steve, your reply is a good gamble
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