A B-17 Flying Fortress of the 306th Bomb Group, fitted with a chin turret.
Marked "Not To Be Published" 25 Nov 1943. Printed caption on reverse: 'Flying Fortress's New Chin Turret. Associated Press Photo Shows:- The new chin turret - so-called because it is fitted under the "chin" of the aircraft - is the latest addition to the armour of the Flying Fortress. These pictures show different views of the turret and its two .50 calibre machine-guns. GLE 262629/30/1/2/3. 25-11-43-Y.' On reverse: Ministry of Information, Associated Press, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press &amp; Censorship Bureau [Stamps].
United States Army Air Forces
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