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Old 23rd March 2019, 18:29
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Re: B-17 Gremlin

Rolland. Late F-models had Bendix chin turrets, the first was 42-3504 ( 96BG) an F-75-DL re-designated from G-5-DL. The last Fs , block 130-BO had provision for these with a strengthened lower nose profile. Front-line units requested the "cheek" guns be retained in various installations.

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