09:08 General of the Army Douglas MacArthur accepts the Instrument of Surrender ending the second world war. Behind MacArthur are Lt. General Jonathan M. Wainwright (U.S. Army) and
Lt. General Sir Arthur E. Percival (British Army).

Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz USN signs the Instrument of Surrender. Behind him are General of the Army
Douglas MacArthur, Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey USN and Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman USN.

British representative Admiral Bruce A. Fraser RN signs the Instrument of Surrender.

(Photo courtesy of Alan Sutherland RN)

Another view of British representative Admiral Bruce A. Fraser RN signing the Instrument of Surrender.

Republic of China representative General Hsu Yung-Chang signs the Instrument of Surrender.