JAPANESE ENVOYS DEPART AFTER SIGNING TREATY AT RANGOON (27/8/1945)

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: JFU 295).

Synopsis

Japanese envoys, led by Lieutenant-General Takazo Numata (Chief of Staff, Southern Army) and Rear Admiral Kaigye Chudo (Deputy Chief of Staff), depart from Mingaladon airfield after signing a preliminary treaty at Government House, Rangoon, Burma.

Japanese envoys arrive by station wagon at Mingaladon airfield. They board their aircraft (a Mitsubishi Ki-57 'Topsy' transport with green 'surrender crosses' on its fuselage). The aircraft departs.

Notes

For related film showing the signing of a preliminary surrender agreement at Government House, see related items.

 

Titles

  • JAPANESE ENVOYS DEPART AFTER SIGNING TREATY AT RANGOON (27/8/1945) (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1945
Running Time:
1 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
76 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
War Office Directorate of Public Relations
cameraman.
Rayner, J S (Sergeant)
Production company
SEAC Film Unit
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