| Place | Asia: Burma, Rangoon |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | SUK14669 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Rangoon, Burma. C. 1945-08. Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Sir Frank Messervy presented captured ...
Description
Rangoon, Burma. C. 1945-08. Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Sir Frank Messervy presented captured Japanese officers' swords to flight commanders of No. 221 Group RAF in recognition of their close support of the Army from Imphal to Rangoon. Air Vice Marshal G. A. Bouchier, Air Officer Commanding No. 221 Group RAF, receives one of the swords from Lt Gen Messervy.