USS Nevada (BB-36) near Normandy, France, circa 6 June 1944

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View of the USS Nevada (BB-36) silhouetted at sea, probably near Utah Beach on D-Day. Near Normandy, France. Circa 6 June 1944

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06/06/1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
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Normandie
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Battleships--American--France
Warships--American--France