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H.I.J.M.S. Katori on her Return From England With the Crown Prince

Photographs, X008-9378/022

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.

Aerial view of a warship in port, RAF Museum

Recording of an interview with Wing Commander Charles Gardner, June 1980

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/16

Interview with Wing Commander Charles Gardner, who served in the Far East flying Catalinas with 240 Squadron. He describes operations against the Japanese fleet and attacks by Japanese aircraft.

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Recording of an interview with Wilfred Russell, 25 May 1979

Film & Sound, In Storage, SC85/40

Interview with Wilfred Russell, who flew patrols over the Indian Ocean in Westland Wapitis during the Second World War. After returning to the UK he worked on German disarmament.

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