[British and American servicemen at briefing for Normandy mission]

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Identifier2008-11-06_image_001SourceThe Paul A. Ludwig Military Aviation Photograph Collection (2008-11-06), Folder 1DescriptionPhotograph of British and American servicemen, including members of VCS-7 (Fleet Composite Squadron 7) of the U.S. Navy, at a briefing for a gun-spotting mission over the Normandy beachhead, circa 1944. Identified individuals include: Wing Commander Robert J. Haridiman, Ensign Robert J. Adams, Major Noel East, Lieutenant Harris Hammersmith Jr., and Captain John Ruscoe.

Typed caption on verso: "80-G-302115 (National Archives). US Navy Unit VCS-7. Pilots are briefed before flying a gun spotting mission over the Normandy Beach heads, 1944. VCS-7 had switched from its SOC seaplanes to British 'Spitfire' fighters for this operation. Present are (L-R) WCDR. Robert J. Hardiman, RAF; CMDG Allied Spotter Pilots; Ens. Robert J. Adams, USNR; Maj. Noel East, Brit. Army Intelligence; Lt. Harris Hammersmith Jr., USNR; & Capt. John Ruscoe, Royal Artillery, Gunnery Liaison Officer. Photo Rec'd 17 Feb. 1945."

Stamped on verso: "Credit: National Archives. 80-G-302115."

Sticker on verso: "Paul & JoAnne Ludwig, [address in Seattle, Washington]."Creation Datecirca 1944SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--NormandyUnited States. Navy. Fleet Composite Squadron 7United States. NavyGreat Britain. Royal Air ForceGreat Britain. ArmyHaridiman, Robert J.Adams, Robert J.East, NoelHammersmith, Harris, Jr.Ruscoe, JohnSoldiersAir pilots, MilitaryOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul A. Ludwig Military Aviation Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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