PT-520 docked in harbor in either England or France, probably 1944

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U.S. torpedo boat PT-520 docked in crowded harbor; barrage balloon visible above. Personal Caption: "RON 35." England or France. Probably 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."
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Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials: 
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
Piers & wharves--Europe
Harbors--Europe