- £450.00
Japan. (French Military Aeronautic Mission To Japan). 1919. Stamp-less picture post card of 'Annamite Procession, Haiphong' written from Haiphong dated '2nd Jan 1919' addressed to France canceled Haiphong/Tonkin date stamp with military cachet 'Mission M.re Francaise D'Aeronautique au Japan/Le Chef de Mission' in violet.
The French Military Mission to Japan comprised a Unit of 50 men made up of ace pilots from the First World War. There were a total of 21 officers and non-commissioned offices plus 27 enlisted men. The Unit was commanded by Colonel Faure. They departed Marseille on '20/11/18' and arrived in Nagasaki on '12/1/19' having called at many ports on the way. The aim of the Mission was to provide aviation support to Japan's forces in Siberia. The Mission was due to end '1/10/19' but because of the welcome received from the people and Emperor of Japan stayed until '31st March 1920.'
