The 6th Bomb Group

The Crew: Central Fire Control (or CFC Gunner)



The CFC Gunner manned the top turret in his "barber chair".  The CFC designation was apparently created with the idea that the CFC gunner would be responsible for directing fire against enemy aircraft and he received extra training.  However, in practice, his role was similar to that  of the other gunners.

 
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