East has met west in Ceylon, and in the twain are joined a common effort against the Japanese. Taken at a British Fleet Air Arm base by a U.S. Navy photographer during a visit of a Navy carrier to the Indian waters to participate in combined operations against the Jap-held East Indies, these photographs portray the seeming anachronism  of the war in Ceylon --where the Old World helps the New towards Victory. This gesture means 'Stop!' in any language. A Ceylon Chovkidar (watchman) in a red helmet and blue uniform bars visitors to the base until credentials are checked.
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Official U.S. Navy Photograph