Originally Posted by
chevvron
The USAAF used to remove the top superstructure from B17s in order to use them as 'guided bombers' loaded with explosives during WW2 - after the crews bailed out of course
They certainly tried, but didn't take the roofs off, and without any success.
https://aviationtrails.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/the-last-flight-of-joe-kennedy-and-wilford-willy-raf-fersfield/