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Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Captain The Master of Sempill explaining Training Machine to H.I.H. The Prince Regent. 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 as Captain William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill, AFC, AFRAeS, explains the intricacies of British aircraft technology to His Imperial Highness Prince Regent of Japan. This rare glass lantern slide captures a significant moment from the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, led by Lord Sempill himself. The mission aimed to showcase the latest British aircraft and share expertise with Japanese counterparts.
As an accomplished air pioneer and record-breaker, Lord Sempill's contributions to aviation were undeniable. However, his involvement with the Imperial Japanese Navy went beyond mere diplomacy. He played a crucial role in developing their Navy Air Service and shared sensitive military information with them before World War II.
This historic image is now part of the Royal Aeronautical Society Archive at Mary Evans Prints Online. It serves as a poignant reminder of both Lord Sempill's remarkable achievements and his controversial actions that have left lasting implications for international relations.
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