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Difference between a late B-17F and B-17G
daselim
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 04:21 AM UTC
Title says it all; can anyone tell me of the major exterior visual differences between a late production B-17F and the B-17G?

I ask because I like the looks of "Tiger Girl", a "late B17F with the chin turret", on the Cutting Edge decal set CED48282, and am wondering what changes would have to be made to use this set on a Revell B-17G.

Thanks!
CRS
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Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 12:31 PM UTC
My references show that the difference is the G has a "chin turret" and "staggered waist gunner positions" both of which late production F's could have had The G was considered the last major modification of over 400 to the F.
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