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by ballturret
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: B-17 Parts: Wanted, Surplus, or New-Build
Topic: B-17 Parts Wanted - Australia
Replies: 22
Views: 54977

Re: B-17 Parts Wanted - Australia

Have you ever thought about going after the B17 wreck at black cat pass?......I reckon that would make a fantastic restoration project? :)
by ballturret
Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: B-17 Parts: Wanted, Surplus, or New-Build
Topic: B17F top turret
Replies: 1
Views: 12228

B17F top turret

Hi can any one help? I have been trying to restore this turret for the last twenty five but no luck to date. I am looking for the following , the two main side support castings , the ammo can support A frame ,the lower circular base ,elevation gear boxes ,the azimuth drive and basically any thing wo...
by ballturret
Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: B-17 Parts: Wanted, Surplus, or New-Build
Topic: Armament
Replies: 6
Views: 21794

Re: Armament

Hi bill
just seeing if you got my pm`s and the photos of the two turrets that i am restoring?.....colin
by ballturret
Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: B-17 Parts: Wanted, Surplus, or New-Build
Topic: Armament
Replies: 6
Views: 21794

Re: Armament

Hi ,just spotted your request for .30 cal parts , i have some where a 30 cal ball socket but with out the two outer flanges , any use? I have also a full length of very early fully enclosed .50cal ammo trunking which i think is correct for B17E`s? , not really sure but i can send you some pictures o...
by ballturret
Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: B-17 Parts: Wanted, Surplus, or New-Build
Topic: B-17 Tail Gunner's Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 11231

Re: B-17 Tail Gunner's Seat

Hi ,very intrested in the tail gunners seat.I am trying to restore a B17G cheyenne tail turret and thats one of the items i am looking for along with a number of other items.Can you inform me as to its cost and roughly the cost to send it to the UK by slow boat ,thanks....colin