Differences between B17F and B17G

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Scott - A2A
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Differences between B17F and B17G

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FirePower has both the F and G models. If you are playing the campaign, the G model comes in at a later date. Below are some of the differences reflected.

Differences that are immediately noticeable:
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Bombadier's station (looking forward)
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Navigator's station (looking back)
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Waist:
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Tail:
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Gotta question for you Scott

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Why are the nav instruments somewhat functional in the 17's panel?
The ILAS, the FG compass,, What are they doing? They are active as if they are receiving a signal, but,,, What? Was there an original intention to have them operate within the sim?
It would be nice to have this type of realism. The 2 nav compasses seem to be 'looking' at the same signal. But there is no sense to be made as to what they are looking at. In that ,-where they are looking,. There is nothing where they are looking. (Of signifigance as far as a part of the mission)

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Post by crashalot2 »

The single gun in the nose of the B17F was field added , the early B17Gs had the same tail gun area as the F model also the chin turret was put on the latter model B17Fs that were built by Douglas. B17 in action by squadron/signal publications has a lot of good info .

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How do you get those virtual cockpit views in the game?

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Wow! I see my dream has come true...a sim, where I can fly the Memphis Belle! I must buy it! :twisted:
What's it like compared to Il2m or Bob2?

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