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[PWC]

First model B-26 had 2 30 cals forward firing and after reinforcing the plex nose, all were 50's. 4 on the A, 6 pn theB and B-4, 10 on the B- 10 to B- 55, 12 on the C, 11 on the F and G

The A was fastest at 315 mph but as the bomb load was incressedfrom 4800 lbs to 5200 it went down to 274 mph.

[togor]

I've wondered about that myself. The receiver does seem kind of narrow.

It's also possible that for the "glamour" shot they used the .30. No doubt there were plenty around. If I look close at the pick, maybe a little sweat on the upper lip. Nebraska summer.

[Fred]

It’s a Great photo! Really Neat!
I can’t see the familiar Butterfly triggers between the handles that I remember an M-2 has.

[PWC]

As you say, the "glamour" shots were not always true. The professional aircrew shots were made by setting up the camera in front of a plane, then running in the crews for the pic.

Probably the same for the gunners; eazier to shoulder a 30 than a 50

[rayg]

Also the uniform looks like one of those early blue fatigue coveralls. Not a regular uniform, Unsure if they would fly in them? Ray