View of warships in the English Channel during the invasion of Normandy, June 1944

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View of warships in the English Channel during the invasion of Normandy (Operation Overlord). English Channel. June 1944

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1944-06-
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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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English Channel
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50.000
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-1.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Warships--American--Europe