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Photo most likely taken stateside. No "field" modifications visible. Most likely in Herington, KS, although might be Wendover with snow on the ground. Note that ship had been named, however, nose art yet to be applied. Crew #030-R0, the crew that named her, standing in front.
Standing L-R:
Robert J Fagan - Gunner
Oliver W Snook - Co Pilot
Douglas B Volk - Pilot
Aurel E Stuart - Bombardier
Dewitt Ponder - Gunner
Kneeling L-R:
Forrest L Wilson - Gunner
Grover H Lewis - Radio Operator
Charles Harris - Engineer
Thomas J Keefe - Gunner
Source: Douglas Volk -
Aftermath of junction box fire. Shortly after takeoff a fire broke out in the junction box between the tail turret and bulk-head. Crew received a citation for their actions and landing the aircraft. -
Photo taken during training at Wendover AAB in late Jan-early Feb '44, in the foreground is 41-29385. She would be named 'Double Trouble'. The middle aircraft is 42-52350. Her name would become 'Volk's Virgin Vultures'.
Source: 467th BGA Archives