Yup,,, I have been pressing F3,F8 then keypad 8 to get into external high view. Then pan round using the hat switch. Find the foe and press F1 to get back to the gun.
I am not comfortable with any of the manned guns now, save the manned AA guns on bases. What's the deal with little circles in the ships and shore battery guns?
Will check it out but last time I got in a 5" I pressed something and ended up looking 45deg off where I was firing.