[Larry Hickey]

Ed,

Thanks for your reply. Your concern about the 60% damage is the same one that I share, although I'm well aware that appearance often doesn't match Luftwaffe-reported damage conditions from photos that show only part of the a/c. However, points well taken and appreciated. I readily acknowledge that this could be at some other time (1941?) or even some other theater, although the colder weather clothing and life vest on the crewmen don't immediately suggest Russia during the summer or early fall of 1941. I'm hoping that other photographs will surface, either with useful captions (this one has none), or angles showing more of the a/c, or more of the surrounding terrain, which might provide more definitive location and or time clues. Will keep you informed. In the meantime, if anyone else has any photos or info on this info, your help would be appreciated.

Regards,