Where did the SOE agents sit in the 161 squadron Short Stirlings? I asked this question on history.se, where it was recommended I repost here.



During World War II Special Operation Executive (SOE) agents were dropped into occupied Europe by No. 161 squadron of the RAF. This squadron used the Short Stirling bomber up until March 1945. 

In the Short Stirling, the pilots were separated from the flight engineer and wireless operator. There is also this picture on Wikipedia, which appears to show the interior of a modified Short Stirling that could carry passengers?

My question would be: In a typical 161 squadron mission, where in the Short Stirling would the agent(s) be located?
IIRC, the agents dropped (with parachute) through a hole in the belly of the aircraft, just aft of the bomb-bays. So they would sit in that general area, so that they wouldn't have to move far with the 'chute attached. The position of the pilots is immaterial to this.