U.S. landing ship LST-382 in harbor in possibly Normandy, France, circa 1944
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View from harbor looking out onto U.S. landing ship LST-382; many barrage balloons visible. Possibly Normandy, France. Circa 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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Normandie
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Landing craft--American--France
Harbors--France
Barrage balloons--American--France