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Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Map of France with flight route details. 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 with this rare and fascinating photograph from the Royal Aeronautical Society Archive. This stunning print showcases a map of France with flight route details, highlighting the journey taken by William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965), a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer. In 1921, Sempill led an official military mission to Japan that showcased the latest British aircraft technology. Little did anyone know at the time that Sempill's actions would have far-reaching consequences.
As we now know, Sempill continued to aid the Imperial Japanese Navy in developing its Navy Air Service and secretly passed on military secrets to Japan before World War II. Although his activities were uncovered by British Intelligence, he was not prosecuted for spying and allowed to continue in public life.
This unique glass lantern slide provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in aviation history and raises questions about loyalty, duty, and morality. The image is part of a larger collection held at the Royal Aeronautical Society Archive and has been digitized for preservation purposes only.
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