208 pages - 1981 - Old, like new This very fascinating book - which contains some photographs, cartoons and a map - describes what the author ( a R.A.F. Intelligence Officer ) has been through during the Second World War. Characteristics Book cover finish Canvas finish, BRADEL, Hardcover ( square back binding ) Special features First edition, Dedicated copy, Dust jacket Condition Old, like new Number of pages 208 Published date 1981 Languages English Size 15 x 23 x 3 cm Author S. John Peskett Editor Robert Hale Limited Description Beginning with his appointment as an Intelligence Officer on the Air Staff in 1939, the author describes his work in various branches of our intelligence services, which involved him in some very unexpected activities for a R.A.F. officer. ( … ) He describes the work of picking up the pieces during the Battle of Britain, which contributed to the achievement of Dr R.V. Jones and other scientists in countering the bombing offensive and the attacks of V - 1 and V - 2. For a short time he was at the centre of our intelligence organisation in Hut 3 at Bletchley Park, working on the product of Enigma. ( ... ) Once victory was in sight he was appointed lecturer at the Control Commission School ( Air ) training officers for the government of Germany and the take - over of the Luftwaffe. This led to two years of scientific and technical intelligence work in Germany, with Kim Philby and the late Airey Neave, culminating with a visit to the Major War Criminals' Trial at Nuremberg and his interrogation of Albert Speer. Wing Commander Peskett's varied adventures from 1939 to the end of 1946 gave him a unique opportunity to observe our fortunes from lowest ebb to final victory and amply justify his title of Strange Intelligence. ( ... )
