The intent of the Part 1 video is to provide an introduction to the Sperry Ball Turret adopted by the B-17 bombers in WWII. Discussion topics include location of turret, crew gear, turret armor, survivability, bailing out and belly landings.
Library of B-17 Gunstations and Gunsights:
B-17 Tail Gunner Survivability (part 1): [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Tail Gunner Combat Effectiveness (part 2): [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Ball Turret (part 1) Crew Survivability: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Ball Turret (part 2) External Features: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Ball Turret (Part 3) Combat Effectiveness: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 vs. B-29 Gunsights: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Gunsights for Ranging: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Gunsights for Tracking: [ Ссылка ]
B-17 Browning .50 Cal Machine Guns: [ Ссылка ]
