Lt Com Atkinson I.J.N., The Hon Mrs Forbes-Sempill, Lt Com Fowler I.J.N., Mrs Mears, Lt Com Smith I.J.N.

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.

Lieutenant Commander Atkinson, The Hon Mrs Forbes-Sempill, Lieutenant Commander Frederick Bernard Fowler, Mrs Mears, and Lieutenant Commander Smith. the wives of some of the Officers were able to accompany their husbands to Japan.