American PT boat cruising in probably the English Channel, probably early 1944
Description:
Silhouette view of side of American PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat cruising in open water. Probably the English Channel. Probably early 1944
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Date:
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:
English Channel
Latitude:
50.000
Longitude:
-1.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Torpedo boats--American--Europe