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Boulton Paul Gun Turret ,Type D
Cosford, Hangar Three Aircraft & Exhibits
The Type D turret was fitted with two 0.5in / 12.7mm) Browning Heavy Machine Guns.
These enabled gunners to engage enemy fighters with greater force and at longer ranges than the rifle calibre Browning Machine Guns which had been the standard armament for turrets during most of the war.
Details
| Object number | 65/O/1106 |
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| Maker name | Boulton Paul Aircraft Limited |
| Production date | Circa 1944-circa 1950 {cg} |
| Date in use | 1944-1965 |
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