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’

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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
WW2-Era Location Name Rangoon, Burma
Date 28 Aug 1945
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Identification Code   CI 1579
 
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Photos on Same Day 28 Aug 1945
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 875 x 585 pixels



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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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