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    Operation Fortitude: Dummy Landing Crafts [Image 4 of 4]

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    An aerial black-and-white photograph showing three large flat-decked vessels navigating in a line through a narrow waterway or canal. The vessels appear to be connected by tow lines, suggesting they are being towed rather than self-propelled. The image bears an IWM (Imperial War Museum) watermark, indicating it is a historical military photograph.

    UNITED STATES

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Erin Thompson 

    U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence

    Dummy landing crafts constructed and situated in strategic locations to mimic a large buildup of forces ready to attack Pas-de-Calais (NARA)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 13:05
    Photo ID: 9927760
    VIRIN: 260911-O-MF537-6172
    Resolution: 800x567
    Size: 113.22 KB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 9
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    An aerial black-and-white photograph showing three large flat-decked vessels navigating in a line through a narrow waterway or canal. The vessels appear to be connected by tow lines, suggesting they are being towed rather than self-propelled. The image bears an IWM (Imperial War Museum) watermark, indicating it is a historical military photograph.

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