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    TBF/TBM Turret

    Thanks for the reply. Gun access makes sense, but there is no easy method of removal. as there is an inner and outer circle of holes through both inside and outside metal rings. There are 11 holes on the inner row (these have attached flanged nuts riveted to the inside metal ring), and more ...
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    TBF/TBM Turret

    I am involved with the restoration of a TBF-1, sn 01747 at the DeLand NAS Museum. We are curious as to the purpose of the upper and lower oval frames on the starboard side glass of the turret. They do not appear to be intended to open. Any insight ,please?
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