| Accession Number | F02315 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 11 min 41 sec |
| Object type | Training and Technical films |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
United States Army Signal Corps |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Sperry upper turrets: operation and servicing (Airplane turrets)
Description
Official training film TF I-817 produced by the US Signal Corps in collaboration with the Army Airforces. Uses a turret mounted on a stand and animated diagrams to show the operation and servicing of the Sperry Upper Turret as used on the B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. Also shows the turret mounted on the B-17 and how the gunner boards his turret and performs his equipment checks.
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Video of Sperry upper turrets: operation and servicing (Airplane turrets) (video)