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Olga Gray and the Woolwich Arsenal Spy Ring
In 1938, thanks to years of work by a remarkable female agent, MI5 ensured a package of British defence plans stayed secret.
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Spain: Spain (with Possessions) Intelligence Report. Orderable at item level
Catalogue reference: FO 498/79
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FO 498/79
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1928 Jan 01 - 1934 Jul 31
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Spain: Spain (with Possessions) Intelligence Report. Orderable at item level
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FO 498
Foreign Office: Confidential Print Spain
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