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To: Cannoneer No. 4
I have often wondered why they didn't just put a cover over the turret like the old ball-gunner turret on WWII bombers. With Lexan and other such materials, I would think they would provide as much, if not more, protection while not limiting sight or mobility.

Just curious!
2 posted on 05/08/2006 9:08:41 AM PDT by Littlejon
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To: Littlejon

Because at 125 degrees you don't want to be a greenhouse.


8 posted on 05/08/2006 10:09:16 AM PDT by When do we get liberated? (( Multi-culturism has to go for a dirt nap.))
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