Berlin Embassy spy is ex RAF Airman
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Berlin Embassy spy is ex RAF Airman
Unfortunately behind a paywall
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...-force-airman/
this one isn’t
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rlin-home.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...-force-airman/
this one isn’t
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rlin-home.html
Clearly a mastermind at spycraft !
"A large Russian red, white and blue flag on a pole could be seen today propped up in the corner of Mr Smith's living room with a smaller one on the floor beside a TV."
"Soviet military caps showing hammer and sickle emblems on a red star surrounded by a wreath were also visible from the window."
"A large Russian red, white and blue flag on a pole could be seen today propped up in the corner of Mr Smith's living room with a smaller one on the floor beside a TV."
"Soviet military caps showing hammer and sickle emblems on a red star surrounded by a wreath were also visible from the window."
These can be bought at many markets and tourist spots all over Berlin, and just a few steps away from the embassy at the Brandenburg Gate. So not very unusual...
Doesn't sound like we're talking Kim Philby here..............
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Ex-Corporal employed as a security employee t9 check passes etc. Not part of the embassy staff and with no access to any of their material.
I imagine he would have been able to provide them with items such as telephone dir3ctories and routine material left lying around and gossip. But historically they do seem to be willing to pay for such stuff.
I imagine he would have been able to provide them with items such as telephone dir3ctories and routine material left lying around and gossip. But historically they do seem to be willing to pay for such stuff.
The Times Headline was "Spy suspect is ex-RAF Officer .." It appeared that he was an ex junior NCO - possibly a cpl?.
The by line had 4 reporters including "Larisa Brown - Defence Editor".
You might think that she would have learned about military ranks!!
It appears he was a locally-recruited "Security officer" ie he sat at the front desk dealing with visitors.
The by line had 4 reporters including "Larisa Brown - Defence Editor".
You might think that she would have learned about military ranks!!
It appears he was a locally-recruited "Security officer" ie he sat at the front desk dealing with visitors.
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Then-teenage daughter came home with a Russian General's cap and greatcoat that she'd bought for not very much..."and for a few more roubles I could have bought the General."
I have a very nice model Russian Border Post tower made from genuine Russian Army wire sold to me by the Border Guards in 2001 after a traffic stop..............
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Sorry my thread title was unfair, I should have gone with the Telegraphs as mine was prejudgement, it should read..
I would love to know how the press got hold of photos of inside his property, as that does seem OTT
Alleged Berlin spy is a former Royal Air Force airman
I would love to know how the press got hold of photos of inside his property, as that does seem OTT
I would love to know how the press got hold of photos of inside his property, as that does seem OTT
It’d make my day…
…if it turns out all this was reported and acted on purely because someone saw his possessions and just assumed wrong.
I also have books that Contain specifications and photos of Migs and Sukhois.
I also have books that Contain specifications and photos of Migs and Sukhois.
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Press reports are that an alert was triggered because he hadn’t withdrawn any cash from his bank account or used his credit card for several months*, triggering questions as to how he was paying his bills. Surveillance was started leading to the arrest.
* Which leads to the question of who and how employees bank accounts and cards are monitored in Germany - and as to whether the Germans alerted the Brits or vice-versa. And of course which data protection laws might or might not have been breached….
* Which leads to the question of who and how employees bank accounts and cards are monitored in Germany - and as to whether the Germans alerted the Brits or vice-versa. And of course which data protection laws might or might not have been breached….
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Press reports are that an alert was triggered because he hadn’t withdrawn and cash from his bank account for several months*, triggering questions as to how he was paying his bills. Surveillance was started leading to the arrest.
* Which leads to the question of who and how employees bank accounts and cards are monitored in Germany - and as to whether the Germans alerted the Brits or vice-versa. And of course which data protection laws might or might not have been breached….
* Which leads to the question of who and how employees bank accounts and cards are monitored in Germany - and as to whether the Germans alerted the Brits or vice-versa. And of course which data protection laws might or might not have been breached….
Let’s wait for the facts.
TN.