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Oblique aerial photograph of "Belgian gates" and other fortifications on a beach, France, May 19, 1944.Caption: "(US 30/4000) 19 May 44 (F12) 10PG. Printed by Base Lab 325th Photo Wing RCN."Stamped on verso: "Not for publication."

Letter to Mrs. George E. Adams from her son, George E. Adams Jr., May 22, 1944. Discusses a flyby he performed in his hometown and sends news about his training and possible future assignments. Three handwritten pages on Will Rogers Field (Oklahoma)…

Aerial photograph of fields near Normandy, France, June 1944. Typed caption: "Normandy hedgerows - A-9 is born, June 1944."

Composite photograph of two images of Toussus-le-Noble Airfield, superimposed on a map of France, September 1944. The images depict a road lined with tents and a damaged aircraft hangar. Typed caption: "Tousses-Le Noble - September 1944."

Composite photograph of four images depicting a bomb explosion, Cézembre, France, September 1944Typed caption: "Naptha-jel-bomb, Isle de Cezembre September 1944."

Letter to Mrs. George E. Adams from her son, George E. Adams Jr., June 23, 1944. Notes that he is being transferred to Hunter Field (Georgia) and will soon be deployed oversees. Also includes a code, with countries and states being represented by…

Aerial photograph of tank tracks near Saint-Lô, France, July 1944. Typed caption: "Tank battle grounds, St. Lo area, July 1944."

Photograph of a Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) building, Le Molay, France, July 1944.Typed caption: "BOQ, Le Molay - July 1944."

Special Orders No. 206 (extract), Headquarters Eighth Air Force Replacement Depot, July, 24, 1944. Lists assignments for several service members, including Second Lieutenant George E. Adams. One typed page.

Telegram to George E. Adams Sr. from George E. Adams Jr., July 24, 1944. Notes that he has arrived oversees and is fine.