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Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
DH.80A Puss Moth (G-aVB) at jetty being started. 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 pivotal moment in aviation history with this print of the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan. This stunning image captures the DH.80A Puss Moth, G-AVB, being started at the jetty by William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965). As a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer, Lord Sempill led an official military mission to Japan in 1921, showcasing the latest British aircraft to Japanese officials.
This remarkable photograph is part of a collection from the Royal Aeronautical Society Archive and provides a unique glimpse into a significant period of international cooperation between Britain and Japan. The mission marked a turning point in their relationship, paving the way for future collaborations that would have far-reaching consequences.
Lord Sempill's involvement with Japan went beyond his official duties as head of the mission. He continued to aid the Imperial Japanese Navy in developing its Navy Air Service and even shared sensitive military secrets with them. Although his activities were later uncovered by British Intelligence, he was not prosecuted for spying and allowed to continue public life.
This historic photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both Lord Sempill's groundbreaking achievements as an aviator and his controversial role in shaping international relations during this tumultuous period.
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