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Telegraphist William "Bill" Brown, R.N. Collection |
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Bombs or a Kamikaze aircraft exploding alongside HMS Indomitable. |
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A former Prisoner of War nearly starved to death by the Japanese seen in HMS Indomitable being aided by sick berth personnel. |
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September 1945:
Captain Shimauchi, Japanese Senior Staff Officer, finds his car being 'liberated' on leaving the Peninsular Hotel after arms surrender conference. He is explaining the situation to the Naval Officer in Charge, who explains that he will have to walk. |
(Caption courtesy of the Imperial War Museum) |
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A Japanese officer being escorted. |
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A Japanese officer offers his sword in surrender. |
(All photos courtesy of Telegraphist William "Bill" Brown, R.N.) |
Much appreciation and thanks to Bill Brown for allowing MaritimeQuest access to his collection. We also have to thank Philip J. Heydon, I.S.M. for his assistance in scanning the collection. |
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Page published Feb. 12, 2012 |