B-17 Bomber Ball Turret Station, Detailed External Walk Around

Enclosed is a detailed part 2 Video, external walk around and factoids of the Sperry Ball Turret adopted by the B-17 bombers in WWII. Discussion topics include location of turret construction, mechanics, gunner Training, ammo, and crew relief considerations.

Library of B-17 Gunstations and Gunsights:
B-17 Tail Gunner Survivability (part 1):    • B-17 Bomber Crew Tail Station, Crew S...  
B-17 Tail Gunner Combat Effectiveness (part 2):    • B-17 Crew Tour of Duty Requirements a...  
B-17 Ball Turret (part 1) Crew Survivability:    • B-17 Bomber Ball Turret Introduction,...  
B-17 Ball Turret (part 2) External Features:    • B-17 Bomber Ball Turret Station, Deta...  
B-17 Ball Turret (Part 3) Combat Effectiveness:    • B-17 Ball Turret, Combat Effectivenes...  
B-17 vs. B-29 Gunsights:    • WWII B-17 vs. B-29 Bomber Gunsight Te...  
B-17 Gunsights for Ranging:    • B-17 Bomber, Using Ring Sights for Fi...  
B-17 Gunsights for Tracking:    • B-17 Bomber Tracking and Firing at a ...  
B-17 Browning .50 Cal Machine Guns:    • B-17 Bomber's Browning Machine Guns.