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Improvements<\/h2>\n

The B-17G was the latst production model of the “Flying Fortress” and was manufactured in the greates numbers.<\/p>\n

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B-17G mit Kinnturm \/\/ Wikipedia Commons [Public Domain]<\/a><\/small><\/p><\/div><\/div>In effect, the B-17G was the B-17F with the powered Bedinx chin turret fitted under the nose section. Design modifications included the Minneapolis-Honeywell electric turbo-supercharger regulators allowing manifold pressure, or boost, to be controlled by one control knob for all four engines. the pilot no longer had to worry about over-revving turbines or having to constantly tweak power controls to stop oil in regulator lines becoming sluggish. Another major difference was that the waist gunners were given anenclosure that protected them from the icy temperatures of high altitude with the position of the guns staggered to give them more room to manoeuvre. The tail gun position was also improved allowing a wider field of fire, a reflector sight, and hand held guns.<\/p>\n

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