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Special thanks to Earles McCaul, Larry Rush, and Bill Hudson for the information accompanying each image.

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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


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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


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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.

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B-24 Liberator, Argentia, April 1969

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