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Re: Photos 3-9
I too have spent a fair amount of time studying this image over the weekend, and I am inclined to agree with Micke D. The aircraft is neither D-11 White 57>, nor the E-D R4M D.
I also agree that it was probably photographed in the same location as the R4M D, probably serving with the same unit.
His observations are exactly as those I made, although I'm not sure the rockets themselves are visible on the racks, the white "L" shape visible under the wing is, I believe, just the edges of the wooden rack.
The highness (if that's the right word) of the number "57" is, I think, possibly the biggest clue to the (unknown) unit ID. I have never seen a long-nose with a number this high that wasn't a trials or test airframe. Perhaps Eric or David can confirm this.
Whatever this aircraft turns out to be, it's a fascinating and exciting photograph,
Regards,
Chris
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