WW II B-17G bomber nose gunner by danapommet

Photography • Aviation • posted on Jan 26, 2010

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This is the “nose gunner” on a B-17G World War II bomber. He sits in front of and below the pilots. He has a great view but is also a prime target for enemy fighters. Taken 3 days ago at the Baca Raton airport in Florida. This plane is owned by the Collings Foundation. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments and favs. Dana

Comments (25)

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Faemike55

12:43AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

again wonderful shot! great looking plane

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wysiwig

12:48AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

I really love these old warriors. Its like looking at a classic Harley or Indian motorcycle. Sure the new ones are fast but they have no charisma, no grace. Excellent shot. Got any more?

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Katraz

1:20AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Great shot.

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beachzz

1:20AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Heck of a view he'd have, but probably pretty dang scary at the same time.

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mariogiannecchini

1:27AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Another nice shot of historic aircraft.

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blinkings

2:10AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Great shot. I wonder if this gunner was in a safer spot to the tail gunner. I don't know which would be worse....oh and then there is the one underneath!

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0rest4wicked

9:29AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Looks to be well maintained.

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kbrog

10:19AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Great shot! Most be some view on crash-landings. ;D

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debbielove

10:34AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Tremendous shot! Great views indeed but as German Fighter tactic normally involved attacking from the front, he was the one who landed a few 20mm Cannon shells in him... Not nice! Rob

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mickeyrony

10:35AM | Tue, 26 January 2010

That memories this release from this catch of sight my friend. Superb cheer. I believe well that he saw burs of them?? ((5++)) Que de souvenirs ce dégagent de cette prise de vue mon ami . Bravo superbe . Je crois bien qu'il en a vu des bavures ?? ((5++))

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mgtcs

12:01PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Another fantastic shot my friend, exceptional photo!

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emmecielle

1:13PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Great shot!

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jendellas

1:30PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Don't think I would really fancy his job, like the artwork on the nose!!!!!

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tennesseecowgirl

1:32PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Forgive my lack of knowledge on these older planes but I am curious what the little gold symbols stand for. Nice capture Dana, thanks for sharing this one with us.

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goodoleboy

4:26PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Fine clarity, color and detail in this capture, Dana! Judging from the decals, this craft was on a ton of sorties during WWII. And, the bombardier sat up front when they approached the target.

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JaneEden

4:28PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

An amazing and historic photograph Dana, how brave those men were that had the job of the main gunner on those planes, one cannot imagine what they went through. Thank you for sharing this, hugs Jane xx

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bmac62

9:54PM | Tue, 26 January 2010

Outstanding Dana. Always glad to see another airplane poster:) This is a B-17 I haven't seen before. Looks like a modern day nose gunner climbing up for a look-see.

lucindawind

9:13AM | Wed, 27 January 2010

what a fabulous plane ! great shot

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cfulton

9:32AM | Wed, 27 January 2010

Quite a view they must have had! Cheers, Clive

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Kaartijer

10:16PM | Wed, 27 January 2010

Awesome bird, excellent shot!

lesgraham

11:25PM | Wed, 27 January 2010

For Tennessecowgirl the gold /yellow coloured symbols are bombs and signify either the total combat missions of the aircraft and /or it's crew,the reason I say total missions , is the 'standard ' combat tour of duty in World War 2 ,for a United States Army Air Forces bomber crew was 50 missions ,and at a fairly quick glance there seems to be a lot more then 50 such symbols,the 3 white Swastikas are the number of Nazi German fighter 'kills' the nose gunner /Bombardier had personally.As well the nose/chin turret was operated by the Bombardier on these aircraft, so once the plane was in it's actual bomb run the turret was virtually out of action which is why there were also what are called 'cheek 'window mounted machine guns on each side of the nose,which you can see where the clear part of the nose meets the rest of the aircraft, ,which would be used by the aircraft's navigator to defend the aircraft at this time

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