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Direct hit: The ball turret gunner who survived a blast meant to kill him

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Why Was Being a Ball Turret Gunner So Dangerous?👍 In this episode, we explore the chilling experiences of ball turret gunners aboard the B-17 during WW2. Their tales are nothing short of a horror story, showcasing the extreme dangers and the relentless cold they faced at altitude. Join us as we recount the true military history that reveals just how perilous the skies were for these brave soldiers. | How Much?

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Ball turret gunner combat on B-17

Ball turret gunner combat on B-17

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Blinded in battle: The ball turret gunner who somehow lived

Blinded in battle: The ball turret gunner who somehow lived

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"The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" is a five-line poem by Randall Jarrell published in 1945. It is about the death of a gunner in a Sperry ball turret on a World War II American bomber aircraft. From my mother's sleep I fell into the State, And I hunched in its belly till my wet fur froze. Six miles from earth, loosed from its dream of life, I woke to black flak and the nightmare fighters. When I died they washed me out of the turret with a hose. Jarrell, who served in the Army Air Forces, pr

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The Ball Turret Gunner Who Had to Land His Damaged B-17

The Ball Turret Gunner Who Had to Land His Damaged B-17

Ball Turret Gunner Who Saved His B-17

Ball Turret Gunner Who Saved His B-17

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Ball Turret Gunner: Operating From the Deadliest Position

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Ball turret gunner forced to bail out of his B-17.

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The Terrifying Life of a Ball Turret Gunner During WW2

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I Was Taller than the Average Ball Turret Gunner

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