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mike furline
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Somethin different.

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

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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.

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steve, your reply is a good gamble

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