The Cheyenne turret of a B17. Note the gunsight in the middle of the trapezoidal structure. The trapezoidal structure is a thick piece of glass designed to offer a modicum of protection against small caliber rounds. Along the side of the fuselage, you'll also see a deflector which will, nominally, reduce buffet of the turret mechanism.

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