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Vice Admiral Conrad E. L. Helfrich, representing The Netherlands, signs the Instrument of Surrender. |
A formation of 450 US Navy aircraft fly over Tokyo Bay and the USS Missouri BB-63 following the surrender ceremony. |
A formation of 450 U.S. Navy aircraft fly over Tokyo Bay and the USS Missouri BB-63 following the surrender ceremony. |
The Japanese delegation departs the USS Missouri BB-63 following the surrender ceremony. |
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur departing the USS Buchanan DD-484 at Yokohama, Japan following the surrender ceremony. |
A brass marker on the deck of the USS Missouri BB-63 now marks the spot where the Instrument of Surrender was signed. |
(Photo courtesy of Ingo Bauernfeind) © 2003 Ingo Bauernfeind all rights reserved |
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Page published May 26, 2007 |