UPL 39689

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"Consolidated B-24's of the 2nd Base Air Depot on the line at an airfield in Lancashire, England. 10 March 44. Note B-17E 41-9112 on right with power turrets in nose and tail, and radio op position? " B-17E 41-9112: The "Reed Project" B-17, nicknamed "Dreamboat". Modified by Major Robert J Reed, Bovingdon CCRC Engineering Officer. Consolidated hydraulic power turrets fitted in the nose and tail, Sperry upper turret replaced with Martin type. Power-assisted twin guns in radio hatch, concertina bomb bay doors.

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  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Dreamboat
  • Unit: 301st Bomb Group 419th Bomb Squadron

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