World War II Weaponry
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World War II Weaponry: Secret and Ingenious Methods
Summary
Surprisingly, two seemingly ordinary prunes played a part in the clandestine operations of World War II.Article
In a fascinating twist of history, two unassuming prunes have been recognized as unique secret weapons from the World War II era. These prunes are now up for auction at Spink, a prestigious auction house in London, which claims they were ingeniously used to smuggle documents and maps to prisoners of war.
Preserved as part of a British spy's memorabilia, these prunes are remarkably well-maintained, considering their age and original purpose. According to Emily Jackson, a spokesperson for Spink, the prunes are extremely dry and hard, making their survival even more impressive.
The late Doreen Mulot, a former member of the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), which was tasked with conducting operations behind enemy lines, collected these intriguing items. The SOE, established by then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Hugh Dalton, was known as the "Baker Street Irregulars," inspired by Sherlock Holmes' fictional group of spies.
In a phone interview, Marshall, Doreen's great-nephew, recounted stories of how these prunes were prepared in his great-aunt's large bathroom in Hampstead, a neighborhood in north London. The dried fruits were softened in water, de-pitted, and then stuffed with carefully rolled documents wrapped in wax paper. Once re-dried, they were included in Red Cross food parcels sent to prisoners, who could use the hidden information to escape. Marshall described this as an ingenious and unexpected method of aiding the war effort.
Marshall also shared that his great-aunt and her associate would work over a bathtub filled with prunes to carry out this delicate operation.
However, Spink confirmed that these particular prunes were never actually used in any operations. Despite this, they remain a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness that characterized wartime espionage.
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