B-17 Crews
The crew of a B-17 consisted of ten men:
1. Pilot
2. Copilot
3. Bombardier (also operated chin turret)
4. Navigator (also operated cheek guns)
5. Flight Engineer (also operated top turret)
6. Radio Operator (also performed first aid)
7. Ball Turret Gunner
8. Left Waist Gunner
9. Right Waist Gunner
10. Tail Gunner
1. More information about B-17 crew members.
2. B-17 crew member responsibilities.
3. Wikipedia's entry on the B-17.
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