Can we remove the two boards in the center of the photo from the roof/attic?

Photo here: http://ift.tt/2ayF67b

We both think the boards were just used as a temporary stabilizing strut and can be removed (so we can continue flooring out the attic without having to do custom cuts), but wanted second opinions.

The roof joists are 1 5/8 thick (old 2x6s) and the deck of the roof is 1x6s as shown in the upper-left corner. Roof was built in 1958 - solid as a rock. Thank you!

Submitted July 30, 2016 at 08:25PM by INTJustAFleshWound http://ift.tt/2akbaiz