In the corners of the B-17 windshield are opening clear panels The generic term for these are Direct Vision Windows (DVW) Nearly all AAF combat and combat support aircraft had these at some point in 1943 &1944. The reason these seem to come and go on B-17G is that the ETO Air Service organizations added armored glass to its HBs. When a plane had an armored windshield the DVW were foregone. Many had the mod done upon arrival however in peak workloads, sometime a plane began operations without the upgrade. The change-out winshields are not common in the MTO so the DVW usually remain. Some kits give the option. This is also why the side cockpit windows sometimes are thicker. Post
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:21:00 +0000
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