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Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Dornier D-X - in section. 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 rare glass lantern slide from the Royal Aeronautical Society archive. The image captures Lord Sempill, a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer, standing proudly beside his Dornier D-X aircraft during the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan. Led by Lord Sempill himself, this mission aimed to showcase the latest British aircraft technology to Japanese officials.
Little did anyone know at the time that Lord Sempill's actions would have far-reaching consequences. As he continued to aid the Imperial Japanese Navy in developing its Navy Air Service, he also began sharing sensitive military secrets with them. Although his activities were eventually uncovered by British Intelligence, Lord Sempill was allowed to continue in public life without prosecution.
This historic photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into a complex period of international relations and espionage. It is now available for viewing through Mary Evans Prints Online as part of their extensive collection of archival images.
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