C.O.B.A.M. and Pilots Leaving to Escort H.I.H. The Crown Prince on his Return

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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.

The Master of Sempill and nine pilots ready to escort His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince Hirohito on his return from Britain

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Object number	X008-9378/010
Associated with	Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service British Civil Aviation Mission to Japan (1921-1924) Cdr Baron Forbes-Sempill Emperor Hirohito
Associated places	Kasumigaura
Key events	Sempill Mission, 1921

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C.O.B.A.M. and Pilots Leaving to Escort H.I.H. The Crown Prince on his Return

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