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09-05-2006, 09:56 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver, CO
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| Southerner lost in CO  Hello, I became interested in this site due to an interest in preserving and remembering the history of those who served in WWII. I have a cousin that has been influential in my life and he was a ball turret gunner on a B-17. I wish to learn as much about his service and that of his peers that I can to share with my children and the youth that I work with. Brian AKA Bayouman |
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09-05-2006, 11:25 PM
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| IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO   Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 16,051
| Welcome Brian, I live in Lakewood. Look around and get to know some of the members and moderators. We welcome the participation... As you may know the ball turret was considered one of the most dangerous positions to be on a bomber, you might of seen the post where some pictures were shown. If yo have any questions please feel free to ask... FBJ
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09-06-2006, 12:49 AM
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| "Shooter"   Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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 | Welcome. The ball turret is the last place I would have wanted to be in a B-17. I assume your cousin was small in stature?
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09-06-2006, 07:14 AM
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| Der Crewchief  Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
Posts: 33,152
| Welcome to the site. Hope we can help you learn and learn from you as well.
__________________  fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I] |
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