Admiral of the Fleet Count Togo (left), Admiral Baron Kato (centre) Minister of the Navy, C.O.B.A.M., and Admiral H.I.H. Prince Higashi Fushimi Watching a Parachute Descent

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Despite Admiralty reservations, a Civil Aviation Mission was sent to Japan in September 1921. The Master of Sempill led the mission of 30 instructors and further support staff.

Gensui Hakushaku Togo (left), Gensui Shishaku Kato (centre) Minister of the Navy, The Master of Sempill, and Kaigun Gensui Yorohito Higashifushimi watching a parachute descent, Kasumigaura.

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Object number	X008-9378/012
Associated with	Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service British Civil Aviation Mission to Japan (1921-1924) Gensui Hakushaku Togo Gensui Shishaku Kato Cdr Baron Forbes-Sempill Kaigun Gensui Yorihito Higashifushimi
Associated places	Kasumigaura
Key events	Sempill Mission, 1921

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Admiral of the Fleet Count Togo (left), Admiral Baron Kato (centre) Minister of the Navy, C.O.B.A.M., and Admiral H.I.H. Prince Higashi Fushimi Watching a Parachute Descent

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