Japanese surrender envoys led by General Numata Takazo escorted by British officers at Mingaladon airfield, Rangoon for the surrender of the Southern Army in Burma, 28 Aug 1945. They arrived in a Mitsubishi Ki-57 ‘Topsy’

Caption     Japanese surrender envoys led by General Numata Takazo escorted by British officers at Mingaladon airfield, Rangoon for the surrender of the Southern Army in Burma, 28 Aug 1945. They arrived in a Mitsubishi Ki-57 ‘Topsy’ ww2dbase
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Identification Code   CI 1579
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Photo Size 875 x 585 pixels
Photos on Same Day 28 Aug 1945
Photos at Same Place Rangoon, Burma
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  According to the United Kingdom National Archives, Crown copyright material that has been created prior to 1 Jun 1957 is considered to be in the public domain.

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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Mar 2021 02:09:05 PM

Note the white with green crosses surrender paint on the ‘Topsy’.

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