[303rd-Talk] tail turret

[Tooley, Dave]

Colin,
This is a great project!  If this particular B017 was made by Boeing,
you might be able to get what you need from them.  I once sent a picture
of a broken piece with a part # on it and they were able to tell me
exactly what it was.  I think I contacted the Boeing historian listed on
their website.

Keep us informed and provide pics if you can.  Good luck!

__________________________________________________
Dave 

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Subject: [303rd-Talk] tail turret

hi every one
I am new to your group and i am hoping one of you can help?
Some years ago i managed to obtain the tail turret remains of a 303BG
B17G No 44-6504 , this aircraft crashed on top of the cheviot hill range
which lies inbetween England and Scotland.This particular aircraft is
well documented on the 303BG web page , i am now going to try and
restore it to its former glory ,does any one have any drawings that i
could purchase or borrow of this section of fuselage.
When i say drawings i mean technical drawings which i can hopefully
refabricate the missing parts and any other items which might help in
its reconstruction.
All of the upper window structure is missing and rear dome section is
also missing.I have managed to find two .50cal mgs , two mg cradles ,two
replica ammunition boxes , two lengths of ammunition tracking , two
hundred rounds of dummy ammo ,oxygen regulaters ,oxygen gauges , rubber
oxygen tubing , electrical rehostat controlers and one interior light.
As you can see i nearly have all the internal fittings ,nows the time to
restore the actual turret structure , hopefully this will be a lasting
tribute to the crew of 44-6504 and to all those who served in the 303BG
, many thanks.....colin