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British Aircraft Mission Attached to the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Service, 1921

Photographs, In Storage, X008-9378

In 1921 the Japanese Government requested that Britain sent a mission. Despite Admiralty reservations, a Civil Aviation Mission was sent in September 1921.

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Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Inouye IJN (left), Admiral Yamashta (right) Planting Commemorative Trees

Photographs, X008-9378/011

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.

Officers planting trees in front of a building, RAF Museum

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.

Photographs, X008-9378/017

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.

A group of men and women in front of hangars, RAF Museum

Central Offices

Photographs, X008-9378/018

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.

a single-storey building, RAF Museum

Admiral of the Fleet Viscount Inouye and Rear Admiral Tajiri (left), Admiral Yamsahta, Chief of the Naval General Staff and C.O.B.A.M. (right)

Photographs, X008-9378/013

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.

A group of men standing in front of a hangar, RAF Museum

The End of a Parachute Descent

Photographs, X008-9378/014

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.

A group of men looking at a parachute, RAF Museum

Parachute Descent from Avro

Photographs, X008-9378/016

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.

A distant view of a parachute descending, RAF Museum

The First Test of the 'Channel Type' Supermarine by C.O.B.A.M.

Photographs, X008-9378/023

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.

A biplane flying boat on the water, RAF Museum

The Staff, IJN; 1 Captain, 1 Commander, 6 Lt Comdrs, 5 Lieuts, 5 Sub Lts, 12 W.O.

Photographs, X008-9378/024

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.

Three rows of Naval personnel, RAF Museum

Living Quarters

Photographs, X008-9378/001

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.

A single-storey building with trees behind, RAF Museum