15/11/2025
Inside the WWII B-17’s Hydraulic Ball Turret | 🇺🇸
Step inside one of the most dangerous positions in World War II aviation—the hydraulic ball turret of the B-17 Flying Fortress. This tiny rotating sphere suspended beneath the bomber protected the crew and changed the course of air combat history. ✈️
Imagine operating twin .50-caliber machine guns, cramped in a space barely big enough to move, with no parachute, facing enemy fighters head-on. These turret gunners were true American heroes. 🇺🇸🔥
👉 Watch how the ball turret worked
👉 See the interior up close
👉 Learn why this role was so risky yet vital for mission success