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For Bob Parks and any other lovers of the Boeing B17

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  1. u2fast

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  2. Bob Parks

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    I think that I mentioned this before. The belly turret of the B-17 did not retract. There was no reason to because there was ample room between the belly and the ground. Only the B-24 had a retractable belly turret because there was only about 30 inches or less between the belly and the ground on a B-24.
     
  3. u2fast

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    bob, you are correct. i always thought it retracted like the 24 did. not sure why i thought that.
     
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    Your work and attention to detail is impeccable. Fantastic. Simply awe inspiring!!!

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