Japanese surrender in Southeast Asia during World War II. Airplanes in formation flight. Two Japanese Mitsubishi G4M-1 'Betty' twin-engine bombers painted white with green crosses on their wings, fuselage and tail land at Ie Shima Ryukyu Islands near Okinawa carrying Japanese delegates. The planes land at Nichols Field at 1813 hours. The planes are dubbed 'Bataan number 1' and 'Bataan number 2.' Lt. Gen. Torasirou Kawabe, the vice chief of the Japanese Army's General Staff and his surrender party disembark from the airplanes. Members of the surrender party include Rear Admiral Ichiro Yokoyama Representative, Imperial Japanese Navy Staff., Colonel Yashima Terai General Staff, Colonel Orato Yamoto General Staff, Mr. Morio Yakawa Secretary, Japanese foreign office. Kawabe leads the surrender party. Army C-54 transport airplanes parked. Japanese surrender delegates board the airplanes which take off for Manila, Philippines. United States Army General Douglas MacArthur speaks to his troops from a balcony at the war damaged Manila City Hall (Padre Burgos Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila) on 20 August 1945. He notes that he is hopeful that they will all be able to return home soon.
Moving car stops in front of SEAC (South East Asia Command) headquarters during World War II. British Air Marshal Sir Keith Park exits out of car. Air Marshal is greeted by other officials. Air Marshal trooping line of Honor Guard.
Honor Guard in formation in front of SEAC (South East Asia Command) headquarters in Kandy, Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka) during World War II. Car stops in front of SEAC headquarters. Guard takes picture of officer under tree. British Air Marshal Sir Keith Park exits out of car. Sir Keith trooping line of Honor Guard. Sir Keith walks into building.
Trooping line Honor Guard in front of SEAC (South East Asia Command) headquarters during World War II. British Air Marshal Sir Guy Garrod walks down the steps of headquarter building followed by other officials. Sir Guy Garrod gives salute to Honor Guard. He reviews the Honor Guard. Lord Louis Mountbatten outside headquarters with Air Marshals, Sir Keith Park and Sir Guy Garrod.
Manila Summit Conference to review the efforts for negotiations of a peaceful settlement of the Vietnam war, in South East Asia. An official speaks. View of U.S. White House. A U.S. plane in flight as President Johnson attends a seven nation Summit Conference to be held in Manila. View of Manila city. Miniature flags of South Korea, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Emmanuel EdralĂn Marcos officiates ceremony. Asian allies soldiers standing. South Korean troops disembark the landing craft to support American military action in Vietnam. U.S. combat troops and U.S. Army helicopters are in action. Asian allies troops move into action in Vietnam.
The plight of South East Asian refugees, with focus on role of international organizations in South East Asia. Vietnamese soldiers move into action in grassy field during Vietnam war. Ravages of war showing damaged homes and ruins. Trucks being driven and refugees carry their belongings.
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