Inside the B-17 Ball Turret

The B-17 Ball turret. Every military aviation fan has looked at this iconic piece of ww2 equipment and wondered how on earth anyone could be brave enough to spend a mission inside this cramped, cold and exposed environment. This small sphere was tightly packed with weapons, ammo, sophisticated mechanisms and one brave gunner who had to contort himself into position. This gunner was usually the shortest guy in the crew and his job was exceptionally tough. If you ever wanted to know more about the details of how the ball turret worked, what it was like to operate and its secrets then this is the video for you. Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and help us create more content 00:00 Intro 00:55 Basic layout 01:55 How the turret moved 02:54 Take Off 03:19 Getting In 04:48 Initial Operation inside the ball turret 10:30 Protection 12:23 Guns 14:59 Getting Out and Jettisoning 16:58 Conclusion 17:46 Brilliant Blue Paw Print