Close-up front view of the crew of the B-26 Marauder ‘Fightin’ Cock’ – with a smoking Bombardier/Togglier in the nose cone – in flight above Northern Europe. Exact date unknown, presumably between June 1943 – August 1944.

holgerludvigsen: Is this photo confirmed to be real? The faces look pasted in, and the depth of field is a bit odd

Kalikhead: I know a veteran that flew as the lead bombardier for a squadron of B-26s. Earned a Distinguished Flying Cross for leading a successful bombing raid on a German dam. He served in the 9th AF in the North African, Italian, and European theaters.

HippyDave: Is that guy smoking a doobie in the front?