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What Make Model Dorsal Turret in B-17?

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:24 pm

by ThreeInTheGreen

I am curious what is the make and model of the B-17 top turret?

Thanks

Re: What Make Model Dorsal Turret in B-17?

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:45 pm

by Moxie1

ThreeInTheGreen wrote:I am curious what is the make and model of the B-17 top turret?

Thanks

The top turrets were Sperry build they all had different types of glass.

Sperry Upper Turret

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:48 pm

by DryMartini

Sperry made the upper turret.
Model A-1 on the B-17Es
Progressed to A-1A, A-1B, and
late in the B-17G run, the A-1C.