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WV-2 (Constellation) of VW-13 Squadron adjacent the Miami Hangar at Argentia. Squadron
identifiable by lightening bolt on radome, "MK" on tailcone, and "Paul
Revere" emblem on forward fuselage

WV-2 (Constellation) 141328 of VW-11 Squadron. Squadron identifiable by solid bar on
radome, "MJ" on tailcone, and "clock at 1100" emblem on forward
fuselage

LCDR Joseph Rolleri (center) being congratulated by Rear Admiral R.B. Moore (left),
Commander Barrier Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, upon completing the 10,000th Barrier Flight
on the North Atlantic Distant Early Warning Line Extension, 3 March 1961. Rolleri was
Plane Commander of crew 13, Airborne Early Warning Squadron Eleven (VW-11). Photograph
taken in the Miami hangar at Argentia. Information provided by former VW-11 radar
operator Bill Hudson.

B-24 Liberator, Argentia, April 1969