Smoke marker trails at lower left indicate that bombs were away, and the 486th was headed toward the RP. This squadron is flying "against the grain". This fort has the blue and red chevrons painted on its wings. This group ID marking was applied to 486th A/C during the month of December. This photo was taken from 998:H8:E, "Roanoke Magician", flown by LT St Clair.

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