Two U.S. torpedo boats side-by-side in England or France, circa 1944
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Two U.S. PT (Patrol Torpedo) boats, one of which is PT-517, side-by-side; sailors visible with hands on torpedo. England or 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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Europe
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Sailors--American--Europe
Torpedoes--Europe
Torpedo boats--American--Europe
Decks (Ships)--American--Europe