[BomberBoy]

In B-24s that were equipped with the Sperry ball turret, it was normal practice to retract the ball. The ball was not retractable in the B-17, however. The gunner (in both planes) normally rode in the fuselage during takeoff and landing. To enter/exit the ball, it was rotated guns pointing straight down. In that position, it was possible for the hatch to be opened allowing ingress/egress. The ball could be jettisoned for belly landings on both planes, though I doubt that it would be done if there was a dead/injured man inside.


Does the ball not automatically retract in the UI 1.1 modded B-24? I know in the stock game it stays retracted until enemy planes are spotted.