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When the prototype B-17 – the Boeing 299 – made its first flight on 28 July 1935, Seattle Times reporter Richard Williams described it as a “15-ton flying fortress.”  In reality, she was little different from other bombers of the time, having a single .30 caliber machine gun mounted in swivels on the nose, floor, roof, and sides.  Despite Air Corps fascination with the bomber, the Army would not approve any production orders until Pres. Roosevelt called for national rearmament on 12 January 1939.

Throughout the first two years of the war the Army Air Corps watched the British daylight bombing effort closely, being particularly interested in aircraft armament.  While the US could boast it had some of the highest performance aircraft in the world, these same aircraft were militarily ill-prepared for the conflict ahead.  As a result, the B-17 was radically redesigned, with wartime versions like the E, F, and G models carrying as many as thirteen .50 caliber machine guns – many of which were mounted in powered turrets.  Lucky Thirteen, an F model, carried twelve .50 caliber machine guns, four of which were in powered turrets, and was rated to carry a 4,000 lb internal bombload, though overloading was not uncommon.

We at Hangar Thirteen would like to impress on our supporters that no aspect of rebuilding Lucky Thirteen is going to be as difficult as her armament.  If we are going to do this, we are going to need your help.

In our quest for authenticity, it is our hope to rebuild and restore the aircraft’s autopilot, bombracks, bombsight, electric gunsights, and powered gun turrets to working order.  Likewise, it is our intention to replicate and/or restore the aircraft’s entire complement of armor plating.  Each of these projects will be exceedingly difficult as, not only are they composed of many pieces now virtually impossible to find, but they are easily as complex and intricate as the airplane itself.  Still, it will be worth the effort to have a surviving B-17 in her original combat configuration.

To be sure, we acknowledge the need for replica machine guns and bombs (and there are replicas out there that can be loaded and cocked like the real-McCoy).  Still, the goal is authenticity at the highest level.  We cannot do this alone.  While we value everyone’s support, please understand that we cannot accomplish this solely on good feelings.  Please do not be content to sit on the sidelines – the only way to preserve the past is to nurture it.  We are counting on you.

Some thoughts before going on to the parts list:

• In total, Lucky Thirteen carried some 5,000 rounds of .50 caliber BMG ammunition in linked belts.  While it is fairly easy to locate dummy ammunition, there is a tendency for vendors to sell it at prices far beyond its worth.  A savvy firearm enthusiast could probably accomplish much in this area.
• When looking at a possible Ammunition Chute, remember that the inner label color identifies the feed direction: Red-Left, Green-Right.
• Do not worry if an Ammunition Chute is too long; it can be easily shortened by removing links like a watch band. 
• In general, the armor plating on the Boeing B-17 consisted of homogenous steel in either .25 or .31 thickness.  The listings below give the general sizes of each piece.
• Since powered turrets were provided by independent contractors, their components are not listed in Boeing blueprints. We intend to list turret components on this page in the future but in the meantime, just keep an eye out for anything that may be of some use.
• Likewise, in regard to the bomb bay, the release boxes are far more important than the bombs themselves.

Blueprint 65-6806-F: Armament Installation
Blueprint 65-7387-B: Armor Installation

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M-1387 – Nose Gun Installation
M-1440 – Nose Gun Roof Brace Installation
M-1462 – Nose Gun Mount Installation
M-1515 – Nose Gun Equipment Installation
Blueprint 1-21987 – Bombsight Installation
Blueprint 9-6498 – Autopilot Wiring Diagram
Blueprint 15-9266-A – Autopilot Equipment Installation

NOSE COMPARTMENT

ARMOR

Blueprint 3-15157  (26.3 x 8 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10771-2 (31.1 x 14.85 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10772-4 (43.16 x 25.81 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10773 (16 x 13.54 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10774-2 (23 x 15.65 x .25)

BOMBSIGHT & AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

Annotated Training Chart for C-1 Autopilot

A-6A Autopilot Control Panel COMPLETED
Amplifier (Blueprint 3-15195) COMPLETED
Bombsight Floor Support (Blueprint 7-1652)
Bombsight (Carl Norden)
Bombsight Mount (Blueprint 9-3740-C)

2x Clamp Assemblies (Blueprint 6-15249)

2x Clamps (Blueprint 9-3726-2)
2x Handles (Blueprint 1-30484)

Mount (Blueprint 14-3003-B)

3x 33B5452-41 Vibration Mounts (Load Rating 35) COMPLETED
33B5452-46 Vibration Mount (Load Rating 45) COMPLETED
4x Bolts (Blueprint 1-21214)
Plate (Blueprint 6-11987)
Support (Blueprint 9-5209)
Strap (Blueprint 1-24212)
Trunnion (Blueprint 1-25556)

Bombsight Directional Stabilizer Example
Glide Bombing Hose (Blueprint 6-11578-B)
Gyro (Blueprint 3-15195) COMPLETED
Junction Box (G1028A6CA1/Blueprint 9-6617) (Blueprint 14-3006-B)
Mark 15, Mod. 5 Pilot Director Indicator (C-24863) COMPLETED
Rotary Inverter (Blueprint 3-15185-A) DONATED BY JOE MCKOWEN (GAFFNEY, SC)
3x Servo Units  (Blueprint 3-15184 – Servos, Rudder & Elevator) (Blueprint 3-15185-A – Servo Aileron) COMPLETED

NOSE ARMAMENT

COMPONENTS

600 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
3x A-11 Sight Beads Example
Ammo Chute Adapter (Right)  Example DONATED BY MICHAEL PENLAND (ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA) 
2x Ammunition Chutes (48 Inches; One Left, One Right) Example
3x AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Guns (H39B5344) Example
3x B-13 Sight Rings Example
3x C-2 Ammunition Mounts (37B2675) (One Left, Two Right)  Example
C-19 Ball Adapter Example
3x E-5/E-11 BMG Mounts  Example
K-4 Ball Mount Example
2x K-5 Swivel Mounts Example
x10 O-1 Ammunition Cans

ASSEMBLIES

Ammo Box (Blueprint 15-13853) COMPLETED

3x Ammunition Rollers (Blueprint 3-21396-1) DONATED BY MOBAT CO. (BERNIE, MISSOURI) 
3x Ammunition Roller Rods (Blueprint 1-30403-1) COMPLETED
3x Decals (Blueprint 3-26035) COMPLETED
6x Chute Supports (Blueprint 3-20562) COMPLETED

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55-7521: Equipment Installation – Power Turrets

COCKPIT

ARMOR

Blueprints 3-15141 & 3-15141-1 (39.40 x 18 x .30)
Blueprints 3-15152 & 3-15152-1 (21.88 x 12 x .25)
Blueprints 9-4917 & 9-4917-1

TYPE A-1 TOP TURRET:

800 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
A-1 Top Turret Example

A-4 Gunner’s Safety Belt Example
2x AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Guns (H39B5344) Example
Azimuth Gear – SG-951 (G-210197)

Azimuth Gear Tuning Cable Drive – SG-958 (D-210344)

Bag and Ejection Chute Assemblies

2x Ejection Chute Assemblies x2 – SG-985 (D-210621)
Shell Bag (Left) – SG-992-1 (D-210579)
Shell Bag (Right) – SG-992-2 (D-210580)
Shell Chute (Left) – SG-1420 (G-210528)
Shell Chute (Right) – SG-1419 (D-210646)
Shell Deflector (Left) – SG-1414-1 (D-210771)
Shell Deflector (Right) – SG-1414 (D-210772)

Base Assembly (Swivel Oxygen) – SP-3565 COMPLETED
Bracket and Support Assemblies

Bracket and Support Assembly (Left) – A-211334
Bracket and Support Assembly (Right) – A-211335

Cross Shaft Gear Assembly (Elevation) – SG-957 (G-210795)

Transmission Gear Box – SG-70 (G-210250)

Dome 

Type 2 Dome – SG-959 (J210835) COMPLETED
2x Shutter Assemblies – SG-965 (A-210815)

Double Power Unit – 63404 (J-210983)

2x Breather Tanks – A-211325 and A-211326
Vickers Motor – 74831 (G-94014) COMPLETED
2x Vickers Transmissions – 56413 (AA-16801-A) COMPLETED

2x E-10 Recoil Adapters
Elevation Gearings

Elevation Gear, Left – SG-955 (G-210759)
Elevation Gear, Right – SG-956 (G-210769)
Elevation Gear, Tuning Cable Drive – SG-974 (D-210381)

Fire Cut Off and Limit Stop

Interrupter – 644972 (J-210976)
Interrupter Control Box – SG-973 (G-210624)

Gun Carriage (Sight and Gun Mount) – D-211034
Gun Chargers and Accessories

2x Gun Charger Assemblies – B-211331
2x G-11 Solenoids

Gun Sight

K-3 Gunsight COMPLETED
4x Tuning Cables

SG-1167-1 (B-210787 – Elevation to Sight)
SG-1167-2 (B-210826 – Azimuth to Sight)
SG-1167-4 (B-210825 – Elevation to Interrupter)
SG-1790 (B-210796 – Range to Sight)

Hand Control – SP-4525 COMPLETED
Junction Box Assembly

B-7 Trouble Light COMPLETED
Cable (Gun Sight) – SG-1815 (G-210490)
Cable (Hand Control) – SG-3545
Cable (Intercom) – A-211017
Cable (Interrupter) – SG-1816 (SG-210602)
Cable (Oxygen) – SP3555
Cable (Oxygen Warning Light) – SP3513
Cable (Mic Jack) – D-211018
Cable (Power) – SG-1817 (B-210625)
Cable (Solenoid (Left)) – B-210648
Cable (Solenoid (Right)) – SG1822 (B-210750)
Cable (Trouble Light) – B-211255
Junction Box – G-211186

Oxygen System – B-211345
Rail Assemblies – G-211199

3x Ammo Cans (Left) – SG-977-2 (G-210703)
3x Ammo Cans (Right) – SG-977-1 (G-210702)

Tub Housing – A-211346

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6-10783-A: Armor Installation – Bombbay
15-7955-A: Equipment Installation – Bomb Racks
15-7949-B: Ammunition Installation – Bomb Hoists
15-7949-B: Ammunition Installation – Bomb Hoists (2000 lbs)
15-7949-B: Ammunition Installation – Bomb Hoists (1600 lbs) 
15-7949-B: Ammunition Installation – Bomb Hoists (1000 lbs)
15-7949-B: Ammunition Installation – Bomb Hoists (500 lbs) 

BOMBBAY

ARMOR

Blueprint 6-10768-1 (22.5 x 30.5 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10769 (20.46 x 29.76 x .25)
Blueprint 6-10770 (30.1 x 30 x .25)

BOMB RACKS

COMPONENTS

24x A-1 Bomb Release Receptacles Example
24x A-2 Bomb Releases (4161742) (Twelve Left-Hand, Twelve Right-Hand) Example
24x B-7 Bomb Shackles Example
86x Bomb Rack Carrying Hooks (33A6182) & Springs (33A6186) (43x Left-Hand, 43x Right-Hand)
C-3 Bomb Hoist (35G3422) Example COMPLETED (TYPE C-3A)
2x D-6 Bomb Shackles DONATED BY MAX PEARSALL, US AIR FORCE

LOADOUTS

15 August 1943
24x AN-M30 100 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

16 August 1943
16x AN-M31 300 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

17 August 1943
10x AN-M31 300 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

27 August 1943
2x AN-M34 2,000 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

31 August 1943
12x AN-M43 500 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

3 September 1943
12x AN-M43 500 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

6 September 1943
12x AN-M43 500 lb General Purpose Bombs Chart

ASSEMBLIES

Bomb Hoist Support (Blueprint 15-7582-B)

2x Channels (Blueprint 1-26476)
Decals (Blueprint 9-5204-23), (-28)
Latch (Blueprint 3-13601)
Plates (Blueprint 1-26477), (-1)
Plates (Blueprint 1-26478), (-1)
Support (Blueprint 3-13533)
Support (Blueprint 3-13558-8)

Bomb Racks – Inboard (Blueprint 15-7954-D), (-1)

26x Auxiliary Switch Boxes (Blueprint 1-21516)
26x Bearing Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21099)

26x Bearing Housings (Blueprint 1-21098)

24x Bearings (Blueprint 1-21005)
2x Bearings (Blueprint 1-21005-1)
4x Brackets (Blueprint 6-10109)
12x Channel Assemblies (Blueprint 3-19570)
13x Crank Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21379)

13x Cranks (Blueprint 1-21002)
13x Cranks (Blueprint 1-21002-1)

13x Crank Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21379-2)
Crank Installations (Blueprint 9-3721), (-1)
8x Fillers (Blueprint 1-21034)
4x Guard Rope Lugs (Blueprint 1-25566)
2x Guards (Blueprint 3-19975)
2x Guards (Blueprint 3-19975-1)
Name Plates (Blueprint 3-21145), (-1)
Pointers (Blueprint 1-28736), (-1)
Rail Support Plates (Blueprint 3-14909-4), (-5)
Rail Assemblies (Blueprint 15-7952-1), (-2), (-3), (-4)

Decals (Blueprint 3-1611-3), (-5), (-6), (-7)
Decals (Blueprint 3-16129-8), (-9), (-12), (-14), (-16)
2x Fillers (Blueprint 1-21425)
2x Fillers (Blueprint 1-21425-1)
Fillers (Blueprint 1-21454), (-1), (-2), (-3)
Fillers (Blueprint 3-14235), (-1)
23x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-17847)
23x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-17847-1)
4x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21426)
4x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21426-1)
4x Reinforcements (Blueprint 1-21016)
4x Reinforcements (Blueprint 1-21017)
2x Shims (Blueprint 1-26410)
46x Spacers (Blueprint 1-17897)
8x Spacers (Blueprint 1-20533)
Spacers (Blueprint 3-14217), (-1)
2x Terminals (Blueprint 3-14232)
2x Terminals (Blueprint 3-14232-1)

14x Release Bar Supports (Blueprint 1-20185)
2x Release Bar Supports (Blueprint 1-26432)
Release Bars (Blueprint 14-2357-8), (-9)
Shear Plates (Blueprint 15-7957), (-1)

2x Plate Hoist Supports (Blueprint 1-21039)
52x Socket Installations (Blueprint 1-20732)
2x Spacer Hoist Supports (Blueprint 1-21040-1)

Bomb Racks – Outboard (Blueprint 15-7953-9), (-10)

16x Auxiliary Switch Boxes (Blueprint 1-21516)
16x Bearing Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21099)

26x Bearing Housings (Blueprint 1-21098)

16x Bearings (Blueprint 1-21005)
4x Brackets (Blueprint 6-10108)
8x Crank Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21379)

8x Cranks (Blueprint 1-21002)
8x Cranks (Blueprint 1-21002-1)

8x Crank Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21379-2)
Crank Installations (Blueprint 9-3723), (-1) 
Nameplate (Blueprint 3-21145-1)
Pointer (Blueprint 1-28736-1)
Rail Assemblies (Blueprint 15-7951-3), (-4), (-9), (-10)

Decals (Blueprint 3-16111-3), (-4), (-5), (-6)
Decals (Blueprint 3-16129-17)
Fillers (Blueprint No. 1-23570), (-1)
15x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-17847)
15x Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-17847-1)
Hook Assemblies (Blueprint 1-21426), (-1)
30x Spacers (Blueprint 1-17897)
2x Spacers (Blueprint 1-20533)

Release Bar (Blueprint 14-2357-2)
Release Bars (Blueprint 14-2357), (-2)
10x Release Bar Supports (Blueprint 1-20185)
Shear Plates (Blueprint 15-7958), (-1)

2x D-6 Shackle Adapters (Blueprint 15-7781), (-1)

2x Bracket Assemblies (Blueprint 1-19995)

8x Bearing Assemblies (Blueprint 21-9212)

4x Brackets (Blueprint 1-19656)
4x Brackets (Blueprint 1-19847)
Crank Assemblies (Blueprint 1-19857-1), (-2), (-3), (-4)

4x Cranks (Blueprint 1-19843)
4x Shafts (Blueprint 1-19856)

4x Lever Assemblies (Blueprint 1-19069)
4x Levers Flanged (Blueprint 1-19844)
4x Shaft Assemblies (Blueprint 1-19060)

4x Cranks (Blueprint 1-19843)

4x Spacer Assemblies (Blueprint 1-18982)
2x Terminals (Blueprint 3-13937-1)
2x Terminals (Blueprint 3-13937-2)
Tubes (Blueprint 8-1295), (-1)

8x Fillers (Blueprint 1-21034-1)
2x Pulleys (Blueprint 6-10119-A)

4x Knobs (Blueprint 1-21038-1)
4x Pins (Blueprint 1-21035-1)
4x Pulleys (Blueprint 1-26853)
4x Springs (Blueprint 41-7530)

2x Pulleys (Blueprint 41-4180)
6x Pulleys (Blueprint 41-4181)
Shim (Blueprint 3-19019-1)
4x Spacers (Blueprint 1-20543-16)
4x Spacers (Blueprint 1-27730)

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15-10411: Equipment Installation – Radio Compartment Gun
14-3290: Ammunition Installation – Radio Compartment Gun

RADIO COMPARTMENT

RADIO HATCH GUN

COMPONENTS

300 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
2x Ammunition Chutes (48 Inches; One Left, One Right) Example
AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun (H39B5344) Example
C-3 Ammunition Mount (39B3905) (Right) Example
E-8/E-12 BMG Mount Example

ASSEMBLIES

300 Round Ammunition Box (Blueprint 14-3286-A)

Ammunition Roller (Blueprint 3-13675) DONATED BY MOBAT CO. (BERNIE, MISSOURI) 
Ammunition Roller Rod (Blueprint 1-28072-1) COMPLETED
Angle (Blueprint 1-27382) COMPLETED
Angle (Blueprint 3-19299)
Brace (Blueprint 3-19547) COMPLETED
Bracket (Blueprint 6-13193)
Brackets (Blueprint 1-27381), (-1) COMPLETED
Decal (Blueprint 1-27933) COMPLETED
2x Gussets (Blueprint 1-27380) COMPLETED
2x Latches (Blueprint 1-29960) COMPLETED
2x Stops (Blueprint 1-28742) COMPLETED
Strap (Blueprint 1-22707-18)

Sight Bead (Blueprint 3-19578)

Clamp (Blueprint 3-19577)
Post (Blueprint 1-27706)
Spring (Blueprint 1-27726)

Sight Ring – Folding (Blueprint 3-19579)

Clamp (Blueprint 1-16365)
Hook (Blueprint 1-16366)
Ring (Blueprint 3-19580)
Sleeve (Blueprint 1-16382)
Spring (Blueprint 1-16373)

Gun Frame (Blueprint 6-13184)
Mount Assembly (Blueprint 15-10412)

Buffer (Blueprint 1-18298-8)
2x Carriages (Blueprint 3-13379)
Filler (Blueprint 1-27185)
2x Locks (Blueprint 18145)
2x Pins (Blueprint 1-18146)
4x Pins (Blueprint 1-18148)
Ring (Blueprint 9-3379)
3x Roller Assembly (Blueprint 1-18067)
2x Slides (Blueprint 1-17014)
4x Spacers (Blueprint 1-18143)
2x Spacers (Blueprint 1-18144)
Spring (Blueprint 1-18065)
2x Springs (Blueprint 1-18147)
2x Springs (Blueprint 1-18160)
Support Assembly (Blueprint 15-10409)

Bushing (Blueprint 1-27745)
Bushing (Blueprint 1-18338)

Yoke Assembly (Blueprint 3-19280)

Pin (Blueprint 3-20848)
Pin (Blueprint 3-21881)
Shell Case Assembly (Blueprint 6-15203)

Channel (Blueprint 3-21874)
Frame (Blueprint 3-21875)
Frame (Blueprint 6-15202)

Stowage Bracket Assembly (Blueprint 3-19291)

Strap (Blueprint 1-22707-15)

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15-9472-C: Armor Installation – Waist Guns
55-7521: Equipment Installation – Power Turrets
15-8785-A-0 & 15-8785-A-1: Equipment Installation – Waist Guns
15-10606-A: Ammunition Installation – Waist Guns
A-2 Ball Turret – Electrical System
A-2 Ball Turret – Hand Control Diagram
A-2 Ball Turret – Hydraulic Diagram
A-2 Ball Turret – Wiring Diagram

WAIST COMPARTMENT

ARMOR

2x Blueprint 3-16147 (40.8 x 18 x .25)
Blueprint 3-16151 (40.6 x 12.3 x .25)
Blueprint 3-16152 – (40.6 x 12.3 x .25)
Blueprint 6-11311 (25.04 x 17.46 x .125)

TYPE A-2 BALL TURRET:
Briggs Manufacturing

1,016 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
A-2 Ball Turret Example   SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION

A-4 Gunner’s Safety Belt – 11581 Example
Ammunition Cover – 1032
Ammunition Magazine – 990 COMPLETED
2x AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Guns (H39B5344) Example
Armor Plate – 980
Ball (Front Center) – 1486
Ball (Rear Center) – 1487
Bell Assembly (Left) – 1465
Bell Assembly (Right) – 1466
2x Bell Caps – 1566
Door Assembly – 1021
2x E-10 Recoil Adapters
2x G-11 Solenoids
2x Gun Brackets (Rear) – 1484
Gun Charger Assembly (Left) – 1870
Gun Charger Assembly (Right) – 1341
Gun Sight

K-4 Gunsight Example

Hanger Assembly – 1635
Interrupter Switch – 11000
Switch Boxy Assembly – 1345

Cable (Double Power Unit) – 1892
Cable (Gun Sight) – 1537
Cable (Hand Control) – 1538
Cable (Intercom) – 1548
Cable (Interrupter) – 1541
Cable (Power, Hanger to Wall) – 1547
Cable (Power, Wall to Box) – 1546
Cable (Solenoid, Left) – 11056
Cable (Solenoid, Right) – 1539
Cable (Suit Heater) – 1543
Cable (Trouble Light) – 1542

Trunnion Assembly – 1473

Ring Support (Left) – 1481
Ring  Support (Right) – 1478

WAIST GUNS

COMPONENTS

600 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
2x A-3 Gunner’s Safety Belts Example
2x A-5 Sight Beads Example
2x Ammunition Chutes (48 Inches; One Left, One Right) Example
2x AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Guns (H39B5344) Example
2x B-11 Sight Rings Example  (1 of 2) DONATED BY EDWARD REED (SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA)
C-3 Ammunition Mount (39B3905) (One Right, One Left) Example
2x E-8/E-12 BMG Mounts Example
2x E-10 Recoil Adapters Example

ASSEMBLIES

300 Round Ammunition Boxes (Blueprint 15-10605-A), (-1) COMPLETED

2x Ammunition Rollers (Blueprint 3-13797) DONATED BY MOBAT CO. (BERNIE, MISSOURI) 
2x Ammunition Roller Rods (Blueprint 1-28072) COMPLETED
2x Angles (Blueprint 3-19574) COMPLETED
12x Angle Tube Supports (Blueprint 1-20022) COMPLETED
2x Brackets (Blueprint 6-13192) COMPLETED
2x Decals (Blueprint 9-4642-25) COMPLETED
2x Side Covers (Blueprint 3-19575) COMPLETED

Base Assemblies (Blueprint 1-22622), (-1)
Stowage Brackets (Blueprint 6-10750), (-1)
Post Assemblies (Blueprint 6-10737), (-1)

2x Bosses (Blueprint 1-22623)
2x Liner Tube – 3.38 Tall, 2.055 Diameter, 1025 Steel (Blueprint 1-22618)
2x Pins – .125 Diameter, 1.38 Long
2x Plungers (Blueprint 1-22610)
Post Brackets (Blueprint 3-15125-10), (-11)
2x Post Tubes – 24.57 Tall, 2.25 Diameter, .125 Thick 1025 Steel (Blueprint 1-22619)
2x Springs – 1″ Free Length, 4.5 lbs at .31 Inches Compressed (Blueprint 1-22609)
2x Yoke Mounts (Blueprint 6-10736)

4x Bushings (Blueprint 1-22621)
2x Yoke Stems – 3.88 Long, 1.375 Steel Bar (Blueprint 1-22617)

2x Knob Assemblies (Blueprint 1-22613)
2x Knobs (Blueprint 1-22611)
2x Knob Catches (Blueprint 1-22612)

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9-3610-C: Equipment Installation – Tail Guns
15-7524-C & 15-7524-1-C: Ammunition Installation – Tail Guns
15-7360-83: Fuselage Assembly – Tail Guns

TAIL COMPARTMENT

ARMOR

Blueprint 3-13534
Blueprint 3-13544 (21 x 13 x .31)
Blueprint 3-13545-A (18 x 14.5 .31)
Blueprint 3-13546-1 (18.3 x 10 x .31)

TAIL GUNS

COMPONENTS

1,130 Rounds .50 Caliber Ammunition
2x Ammunition Chutes (65 Inches; One Left, One Right) Example
2x AN-M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Guns (H39B5344) Example
2x C-2 Ammunition Mounts (37B2675) (One Left, One Right)  Example
2x E-5/E-11 BMG Mounts Example
N-2 Gun Camera Example

ASSEMBLIES

500 Round Ammunition Boxes (Blueprint 15-7486-C), (-1) COMPLETED

Box Assembly (Blueprint 15-11674-A), (-1) COMPLETED

2x Roller Assemblies (Blueprint 3-13797) DONATED BY MOBAT CO. (BERNIE, MISSOURI)

2x Roller Rods (Blueprint 1-30403) COMPLETED

Decals (Blueprint 3-21877), (-1) COMPLETED

2x Pad Assemblies (Blueprint 1-18687) COMPLETED

Angles (Blueprint 1-17557), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Angle (Blueprint 1-18348) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Angles (Blueprint 1-18408), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Angles – Gun Ring Support (Blueprint 1-19067), (-1)

Angles – Gun Ring Support (Blueprint 1-19078), (-1)

Azimuth Scale (Blueprint 15-10422)

Scale (Blueprint 1-13183) COMPLETED

Support (Blueprint 6-13181)

2x Barrel Stabilizers (Blueprint 6-9622)

Gun Barrel Stabilizer Assemblies (Blueprint 3-14078), (-1)

Boot Installation – Rear Gun Sight (Blueprint 6-14929)

Plate – Seal (Blueprint 1-29935-1)

Box Installation – Azimuth Scale (Blueprint 9-5615)

Angle – Clip (Blueprint 1-27642)

Angle – Clip (Blueprint 1-27643)

Box Assembly – Azimuth Scale (Blueprint 6-13392) COMPLETED

Brace Assembly – Stowage (Blueprint 6-9446)

Brackets – Armor Plate Support (Blueprint 6-9267), (-1)

Brackets – Gun Ring Sight Upper (Blueprint 3-13525), (-1)

Bracket – Intercom Support (Blueprint 1-21944)

Bracket – Panel Support (Blueprint 1-28317)

Bracket – Panel Support (Blueprint 3-2034-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Bracket Assemblies – Yoke (Blueprint 1-20006), (-1)

Bracket Installation – Over Run Control (Blueprint 9-5829)

Bracket (Blueprint 3-20204)

Bulkhead Assemblies – Station 11A Upper (Blueprint 6-9499-2), (-3)

Angle – Clip (Blueprint (1-18882) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Bulkhead Assembly – Station 11A Lower (Blueprint 15-7678)

2x Reinforcements (Blueprint 1-18664)

Bulkhead Assemblies – Station 11C Lower (Blueprint 15-7663-2)

2x Reinforcements (Blueprint 1-18664)

Supports – Ammo Track (Blueprint 1-19037), (-1)

Bulkhead Assemblies – Station 11C Upper (Blueprint 6-9465), (-1)

Bulkhead Assembly – Station 11G Lower (Blueprint 15-7510)

2x Channels (Blueprint 1-18583) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Bulkhead Assembly – Station 11G Upper (Blueprint 6-9263)

Bulkhead Assembly – Station 11J (Blueprint 6-9306-A)

Bulkhead – Signal Light (Blueprint 6-9269)

2x Support – Signal Lights (Blueprint 3-12998)

Channel (Blueprint 1-18524) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Channel (Blueprint 1-18525) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Channel – Seat Stop (Blueprint 1-18108)

Channel – Stowage (Blueprint 15-7597)

Channel Assemblies – Glass Support (Blueprint 6-9262), (-1)

Channel Assembly – Rear Gun Stowage (Blueprint 6-13378-A)

Bracket (Blueprint 3-19513)

Collar (Blueprint 1-27602)

Channel (Blueprint 3-13556)

Spring (Blueprint 1-27602)

Stowage Lever (Blueprint 1-27399)

2x Channel Reinforcements (Blueprint 1-19829)

Chute Installation – Shells (Blueprint 15-7777)

Chute Assembly (Blueprint 15-7776-C)

Hopper Assembly (Blueprint 15-7775)

Stiffeners (Blueprint 1-18308-1),  (-2), (-3), (-4), (-5)

Cover Access – Sight Control (Blueprint 6-9326)

Cover Installation (Blueprint 15-7520-B)

2x Sector Cover Ring (Blueprint 1-21352)

3x Sector Cover Rings (Blueprint 1-20531), (-1)

3x Sector Cover Rings (Blueprint 1-20532), (-1)

4x Trim – Gun Camera Window (Blueprint 1-21354)

4x Collars – Gun Barrels (Blueprint 1-18295)

Rub Block (Blueprint 1-24206)

Window – Gun Camera (Blueprint 1-21353)

Fairing – Shell Head (Blueprint 9-3442)

Fairings – Window Frames (Blueprint 6-9268-2), (-3)

Fillet – Rear Glass Enclosure (Blueprint 3-13583)

Frame – Rubber Window Retainer (Blueprint 46-9339)

Gasket (Blueprint 1-18777) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Gasket (Blueprint 1-18815) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Gasket – Rubber (Blueprint 3-13600-1)

Mount Installation (Blueprint 15-7518-B)

Bracket – Gun Sight (Blueprint 1-19658)

Clip (Blueprint 1-18300) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Crank Assembly – Gun Sight (Blueprint 1-19661)

Pulley (Blueprint 1-18304) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Spacer – Pulley (Blueprint 1-29690)

Support – Gun Mount (Blueprint 6-9280)

Support Assembly (Blueprint 3-13507)

Bushing (Blueprint 1-18258)

Support (Blueprint 6-9235)

Washer (Blueprint 1-18259)

Support Assembly (Blueprint 3-13514)

Support (Blueprint 6-9235-2)

Terminal (Blueprint 1-18256) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Terminal (Blueprint 1-18262)

Tube (Blueprint 3-13531-B)

Clamp (Blueprint 1-18381) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Guide – Gun Sight (Blueprint 1-19058)

Sight Control (Blueprint 1-18255) MISSING BLUEPRINT

2x Yoke Assemblies (Blueprint 3-13527)

2x Studs (Blueprint 1-18316)

N-2 Gun Camera (Blueprint 15-7999-B)

Bracket (Blueprint 3-14689)

Camera Bracket (Blueprint 6-10444)

Channel Reinforcement (Blueprint 1-21366)

Channel Reinforcement (Blueprint 1-21367)

Snubber (Blueprint 1-21362)

Decal (Blueprint 9-5204-24), (-29)

Mounts (Blueprint 3-14690), (-1)

2x Angles (Blueprint 1-21061)

2x Angles (Blueprint 1-21062)

Pads – Chest (Blueprint 7-1539-B)

2x Pads – Knee (Blueprint 6-9210)

Pads – Shoulder (Blueprint 6-9338, (-6)

Panel Assembly – Floor (Blueprint 6-9272)

Retainer – Bulletproof Glass (Blueprint 6-8979)

Retainer – Rubber Window Strip (Blueprint 3-13657)

Retainer – Rubber Window Strip (Blueprint 6-9468)

Ring Assembly – Station 11 (Blueprint 15-7489)

Angle Assembly – Floor Support (Blueprint 3-13788)

Bulkhead Fairing (Blueprint 3-13522)

Plate – Splice (Blueprint 1-18561) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Supports – Ammunition Boxes (Blueprint 6-9264), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Seat Installation (Blueprint 15-7337-C)

8x Bushings – Seat Lock Guide (Blueprint 1-26889)

4x Bushings – Seat Lock Guide (Blueprint 1-27630)

Cushion (Blueprint 6-8943)

Fork Assembly – Lock (Blueprint 3-19026)

Spring (Blueprint 1-18073) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Hinges (Blueprint 3-21388), (-1)

Plate – Retainer (Blueprint 1-27635)

Plate – Seat Lock (Blueprint 1-26888)

Spring (Blueprint 1-18073) MISSING BLUEPRINT

2x Strap Assemblies (Blueprint 1-18778) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Track Assemblies (Blueprint 3-13733), (-1)

Plate – Phenolic (Blueprint 1-18071)

Tube – Seat Lock (Blueprint 1-26887)

Sight Installation (Blueprint 15-7516-B)

Bracket (Blueprint 1-18253) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Bracket Assembly (Blueprint 1-18263) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Bracket Assembly (Blueprint 1-18264) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Clip (Blueprint 1-18300-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Pulley Assembly – Rear Gun Sight (Blueprint 1-19083)

Pulley (Blueprint 1-18269) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Sight Assembly (3-13519-5) COMPLETED

Fitting (Blueprint 1-18296-4) COMPLETED

Sight – Ring (Blueprint 1-22607) COMPLETED

Sight – Bead (Blueprint 1-18302) COMPLETED

Quadrant (Blueprint 1-26403-2) COMPLETED

Fitting Assembly (Blueprint 1-18297) COMPLETED

Spacer (Blueprint 1-18319) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Support Assembly (Blueprint 1-18280) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Yoke Assembly (Blueprint 1-19087-4) COMPLETED

86x Snap Assemblies (Blueprint 1-18887) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Stiffener – Station 11G (Blueprint 1-18785)

Stop (Blueprint 1-19072)

Strap Assemblies (Blueprint 3-21907), (-1)

Strips – Rubbing (Blueprint 6-15257), (-1)

Supports – Ammo Boxes (Blueprint 6-9273), (-1)

Supports – Gun Ring (Blueprint 6-9349-2), (-3)

Support – Gun Ring Lower (Blueprint 3-13924)

2x Supports – Oxygen Warning Lights (Blueprint 1-28747)

Support Assembly – Gun Bearing Bracket (Blueprint 6-9270)

Support Assembly – Gun Bearing Bracket (Blueprint 6-9271)

Support Assemblies – Kneepads (Blueprint 15-7610), (-1)

Brackets (Blueprint 3-13521), (-1)

Support Assembly – Microphone (Blueprint 3-19983)

Decal (Blueprint 3-1626-7)

Zee (Blueprint 3-20239)

Support Assembly – Rear Gun (Blueprint 6-9589)

4x Clamps (Blueprint 1-19815)

86x Support Installations – Dome Light (Blueprint 6-10746)

Bracket Assembly – Dome Light (Blueprint 3-15134)

Support Installation – Stowage (Blueprint 9-3680)

Support  Installation – Suit Rheostat (Blueprint 15-11154)

Tee (Blueprint 1-18278)

Tees – Station 10 (Blueprint 3-13512), (-1)

Tow Target Release (Blueprint 9-5314)

Lever Assembly (Blueprint 3-18269)

Supports (Blueprint 3-18266), (-1)

Yoke (Blueprint 1-26471)

Window – Bulletproof Glass (Blueprint 1-17551) DONATED BY AGP PLASTICS (TRUMBAUERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA)

Window – Panel – Pick-Up (Blueprint 6-9332)

Windows – Panels – Pick-Up (Blueprint 15-7572), (-1)

Window Installation (Blueprint 15-8778)

Handle Assembly – Pick-Up Window (Blueprint 3-14987)

2x Tees (Blueprint 1-20366)

Channel Assembly – Head Fairing (Blueprint 15-8774-A)

Angle – Window Track (Blueprint 6-10724-1)

Angle – Window Track (Blueprint 6-10725-1)

Former Assembly – Station 11A Head Fairing (Blueprint 15-8775-A)

Angle – Window Track (Blueprint 6-10724)

Angle – Window Track (Blueprint 6-10725)

Panel Assembly (Blueprint 15-8779-B)

Angle Assembly – Window Roller (Blueprint 1-20362), (-1)

Angle – Window Roller (Blueprint 1-20364), (-1)

Panel – Pick-Up Window (Blueprint 9-6115)

4x Studs (Blueprint 1-20365)

2x Spacers (Blueprint 1-20367)

Yoke Assembly (Blueprint 3-13599-1)

Angle (Blueprint 1-18882) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Channels – Yoke (Blueprint 6-9266-2), (-10)

Yoke Assembly – Rear (Blueprint 15-7488-9)

Angles – Yoke Splice (Blueprint 1-18766), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Angle (Blueprint 1-18882-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Angles (Blueprint 1-18496), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

Gussets – Yoke Splice (Blueprint 1-18765), (-1) MISSING BLUEPRINT

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