Ball Turret View
Fight from inside a dark, enclosed B-17 turret with the battlefield framed through the gunner's sight picture.
World War II Aerial Combat Game
Ball Turret Gunner: A WWII B-17 First-Person Shooter
Ball Turret Gunner drops you into the cramped lower turret of a B-17 Flying Fortress. Track enemy fighters by clock bearing, swing the twin guns into position, and keep the bomber alive under relentless attacks.
Built for quick, tense missions, this first-person WWII combat simulation combines touch aiming, ammunition pressure, radio callouts, campaign survival, and the claustrophobic view from inside the B17 turret.
Designed and developed by Jeff Hendrickson of Jeff Hendrickson Software.
Defend a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War II
Defend the B-17 bomber from waves of attacking aircraft in this WWII action shooter and combat simulation. Manage limited ammunition, react to fast bearings, and survive long enough to reach bombs away. Across 25 missions, you must read radio callouts, rotate quickly, choose your shots, and decide when the situation is bad enough to bail out.
A First-Person B-17 Shooter Game
Unlike on-foot military shooter games, Ball Turret Gunner gives you a first-person view from a fixed aircraft gunner position. You see the air battle through the Sperry ball turret beneath a B-17 (also written B17), aim the twin machine guns, and protect the bomber from incoming fighters.
The game is built for fans of World War II aircraft games, aerial combat shooters, bomber defense games, arcade gunner games, and historical combat simulations. World War II is commonly shortened to WWII, WW II, or WW2; all of those names describe the game's setting.
Key Features
Fast Arcade Action
Track enemy fighters by clock bearing, line up the crosshair, and fire before they break through the formation.
25-Mission Campaign
Push through each attack until bombs away, survive the return trip, and build a record across 25 sorties.
Touch Controls
Use a dedicated aim control and fire control designed for quick movement, short bursts, and mobile play.
Store Links
Apple App Store
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Google Play
Available on Google Play for Android.
Amazon Appstore
Available on the Amazon Appstore, including Fire devices.
Samsung Galaxy Store
Available on the Samsung Galaxy Store.
Privacy Policy
Ball Turret Gunner uses the Jeff Hendrickson Software privacy policy for store submissions and customer reference.
Read the privacy policyScreenshots
Gameplay screenshots show the turret view, enemy attacks, mission results, and mobile control layout.
Watch Ball Turret Gunner Gameplay
See Ball Turret Gunner in action on YouTube.
Watch Ball Turret Gunner on YouTubeFrequently Asked Questions
What is Ball Turret Gunner?
Ball Turret Gunner is a first-person World War II arcade shooter and combat simulation developed by Jeff Hendrickson Software. You fight from inside a B-17 ball turret, track enemy fighters by clock bearing, and survive 25 WWII bombing missions.
Is Ball Turret Gunner a first person shooter?
Yes. It uses a first-person view from a fixed aircraft gunner position. Instead of playing as an infantry soldier, you aim and fire from the Sperry ball turret beneath a B-17 Flying Fortress.
Is Ball Turret Gunner a WW2 or WWII game?
Yes. The game is set during World War II, also abbreviated WWII, WW II, or WW2, and follows a B-17 bomber crew through aerial combat missions.
Who made Ball Turret Gunner?
Ball Turret Gunner was designed and developed by Jeff Hendrickson of Jeff Hendrickson Software, an independent software developer based in Arlington, Virginia.
How much does Ball Turret Gunner cost?
Ball Turret Gunner is $2.99 USD, available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, and Samsung Galaxy Store.
What platforms is Ball Turret Gunner available on?
Ball Turret Gunner is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Android, and macOS.
What age rating is Ball Turret Gunner?
Ball Turret Gunner is rated for ages 13 and up.
What is a ball turret gunner?
A ball turret gunner operated the Sperry ball turret — a retractable spherical gun position on the underside of a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II. It was one of the most exposed and dangerous crew positions in the WWII bomber. This game puts you in that role.