German submarine U-858, the first to be boarded by US forces after Germany’s surrender, arriving at the Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States, 14 May 1945. Note Sikorsky HNS-I Helicopter and K-class airship.

Caption     German submarine U-858, the first to be boarded by US forces after Germany’s surrender, arriving at the Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States, 14 May 1945. Note Sikorsky HNS-I Helicopter and K-class airship. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-K-3319-A
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K-Class Airship   Main article  Photos  
Germany's Surrender   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 2,119 x 2,877 pixels
Photos on Same Day 14 May 1945
Photos at Same Place Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Dec 2021 03:17:00 PM

On U-858’s bridge holding the megaphone is US Navy prize crew commander LtCdr Willard Michael.

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WW2-Era Place Name Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States
Lat/Long 38.8013, -75.1303
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