Barmier than Bond: Ian Fleming's extraordinary wartime escapades
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Operation Tracer: Fleming's Covert Strategy in Gibraltar
This chapter delves into Ian Fleming's involvement in wartime espionage, specifically his role in Operation Tracer designed to monitor shipping in Gibraltar. It highlights the strategic importance of the location and the elaborate preparations made for a covert mission involving volunteers ready to endure isolation for an extended period.
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