A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver aircraft (tail number 212), from the 94th US Bomber Squadron (VB-94), makes an emergency landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16).

Risky landing


"USS New Mexico (BB-40). Ship's 5"/25 battery prepares to fire during the bombardment of Saipan, 15 June 1944.

BB-40

View from an LST approaching Omaha Beach.    LCI 93 visible to the left, note hole from mine explosion on starboard bow.    Pillboxes on the hillside are visible.  Exact date unknown.