B-24J Ball Turret
The B-24 has a ball turret that is basically the same as the B-17's, except that it is retractable, meaning it can be raised up into the fuselage. This is important, as the B-24 doesn't have the clearance under the fuselage that the B-17 has.
B-24J Ball Turret
B-24J Ball Turret
When retracted, the entire turret can be seen from inside the plane, including from the bomb bay.
B-24J Ball Turret
B-24J Ball Turret
The ball turret in this B-24 has been named in honor of I.D. Brown, who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, flying 32 missions during World War II, 28 missions in Korea and also flew in Vietnam before retiring as a Major in 1964.
B-24J Ball Turret
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