United States Navy Rear Admiral Robert Giffen (left) and Royal Navy Vice-Admiral Alban Curteis aboard HMS Duke of York at Scapa Flow, Scotland, United Kingdom, 5 Apr 1942. Note carrier USS Wasp (Wasp-class).

Caption   United States Navy Rear Admiral Robert Giffen (left) and Royal Navy Vice-Admiral Alban Curteis aboard HMS Duke of York at Scapa Flow, Scotland, United Kingdom, 5 Apr 1942. Note carrier USS Wasp (Wasp-class). ww2dbase
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Identification Code   80-G-21027
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Photos on Same Day 5 Apr 1942
Photos at Same Place Scapa Flow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 1 Nov 2016

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WW2-Era Place Name Scapa Flow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lat/Long 58.8530, -3.1225
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