Originally Posted by
Self loading bear
Interesting story.
Some background on the .50 turret can be found on
Rose turrets
Apparently more than 12 have retro fitted.
SLB
If you watch the documentary "Night Bombers", the turret is shown installed in a Lanc and the narrarator indicates that the squadron has converted - that would be either 150 or 170 Squadron at Hemswell in 1944. Excellent video by the way.