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Fireworks display during the victory celebration in Hong Kong, 30 Aug 1945; taken by HMCS Ontario Leading Photographer Sydney H. Draper

Caption     Fireworks display during the victory celebration in Hong Kong, 30 Aug 1945; taken by HMCS Ontario Leading Photographer Sydney H. Draper ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseRoyal Canadian Navy via forposterityssake.ca
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Identification Code   ON-0091-2
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Japan's Surrender   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 950 x 729 pixels
Photos on Same Day 30 Aug 1945
Photos at Same Place Hong Kong
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  Canadian Crown copyright material is considered to be in the public domain 50 years after the calendar year in which the material is made.

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