Nose wheel collapsse while taxiing for a practice mission. 'Screwball" was "out of commission" for two months following accident. Flew her first combat mission on 06 Jun 44 (D-Day). Roderick Ernest Ewart was the pilot at time of accident.
Source: 8th AF Museum - Savannah (Wiley Noble)
Navigator Frank Wright Moxley and Bombardier John Conway Carlton preparing to board the truck to take them to debriefing. 'Screwball' is in the background at hardstand #18