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Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Reception in Embassy Grounds by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales at. Which each member of the British Aviation Mission was personally complimented by H.R.H.. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer who was later shown to have passed secret information to the Imperial Japanese military before the Second World War. In 1921, Sempill led an official military mission to Japan that showcased the latest British aircraft. In subsequent years he continued to aid the Imperial Japanese Navy in developing its Navy Air Service and began giving military secrets to the Japanese. Although his activities were uncovered by British Intelligence, Sempill was not prosecuted for spying and allowed to continue in public life. Date: 1920s
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Step back in time to the 1920s and witness a momentous occasion as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales receives the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan on embassy grounds. This remarkable photograph captures the dignified atmosphere as each member of the mission is personally complimented by His Royal Highness. Led by William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS, this esteemed group showcased the latest British aircraft technology to their Japanese counterparts.
This historic event marked a significant milestone in international relations between Britain and Japan, with Lord Sempill's mission aimed at fostering cooperation and understanding in the field of aviation. Little did anyone know that this charismatic figure would later be revealed to have played a clandestine role in sharing sensitive military secrets with Imperial Japan.
Today, this rare glass lantern slide from the Royal Aeronautical Society Archive serves as a poignant reminder of an era when nations were forging new paths towards global cooperation and technological advancement.
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