American LST in harbor in probably the United Kingdom, early 1944
Description:
Unidentified harbor, U.S. LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in distance; barrage balloon visible. Probably on the English or Scottish coast, pre-invasion of Normandy. United Kingdom. Early 1944
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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."
Geography:
United Kingdom
Latitude:
54.000
Longitude:
-4.500
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Harbors--United Kingdom
Landing craft--American--United Kingdom