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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    21 Dec 2016
    What links Bond author Ian Fleming, a Norwegian spy on 'a night out in town' and a smuggled Christmas tree?
    Ian Fleming, a Spy and
    the smuggled
    Christmas Tree
    https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/ian-fleming-spy-smuggled-christmas-tree
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    The story unravels in a document from our Caird Library and Archive written by Sir Norman Egbert Denning. He had set up the Operational Intelligence Centre in 1936 which formed part of the Naval Intelligence Division in World War II. During the war Fleming worked in Naval Intelligence, invited to join in 1939 with no prior experience but the right mix of charm, connections and a talent for administration. Fleming was soon promoted to commander and was given access to the most secret of intelligence and had contacts with other secret services on behalf of his Director, Admiral J. H. Godfrey. In 1941 he even joined Admiral Godfrey on a trip to America to help write a blueprint for the Office of Co-Ordinator of Information which later formed the basis of the CIA.

    Our tale took place during the war close to Christmas when a Norwegian agent had recently arrived in London after 'an adventurous journey'. Due to the dangers he'd faced Fleming decided to treat him to a night on the town, including a luxurious meal in the Savoy - 'a dinner rarely come by in wartime London'. It was only after this meal that the group piled into jeeps to notice two Christmas trees among the agent's gear. The trees had been procured from King Haakon's Summer Palace in Oslo and brought all the way to London where the agent intended to present one to his exiled king.
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    On Fleming's suggestion they decided to put one up in Trafalgar Square with aircraft flares replacing fairy lights. Under the glow of their tree the group shared a bottle of Norwegian Aquavit and toasted to the liberation of Norway. Another document in our Denning collection gives some insight into the creation of James Bond. Fleming used his experiences in naval intelligence as a basis for the books but added the 'in the field' action which he had craved but never seen.

    It was at a dinner attended by Denning where we're told Fleming complained of the lack of glamour within the intelligence service. He then went on to recount adventures he would have had during the war if there'd been unlimited freedom, funds and bravery. Similar to the later adventures of James Bond, Fleming concluded 'Alas! I'm not a brave enough man'. Denning admits there was no way of knowing if Bond was already formed in Fleming's mind at the time but it is clear how his experiences led him to create the world's most famous spy.
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    These are just some of the fascinating materials that can be found within our archive
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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Sharing some Seasonal Sentiments. And staples.

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    Christmas cheer past.
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  • muzz100muzz100
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    No idea if this is the right thread but I’m watching OHMSS for Christmas. My fave, because. Tell you what, though, the audio track what with all its overdubs, is a bit of a shocka. There’s at least one whole book to be written about the great actresses in this film, and their place in this 60s confection.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Maybe you'll like this fun item from Christmases past @muzz100 .

    Merry Christmas!

    James Bond's Christmas Vacation (3:51)


  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 23 Posts: 25,441
    OHMSS top three Bond film often occupies the number one spot for me.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    OHMSS a Christmas favourite for many.

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  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    No 1 for me for a long time! Always look forward to my annual Christmas viewing!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    No 1 for me for a long time! Always look forward to my annual Christmas viewing!

    OHMSS, FRWL and TB have occupied my top three forever, they rotate in being number1.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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  • muzz100muzz100
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    Well, those are all superb! Happy Christmas all!
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Fireworks have started.. not 12am yet though. Bout to watch OHMSS.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 24 Posts: 25,441
    QBranch wrote: »
    Fireworks have started.. not 12am yet though. Bout to watch OHMSS.

    Merry Christmas, enjoy one of the greatest films.
    muzz100 wrote: »
    Well, those are all superb! Happy Christmas all!

    Merry Christmas.

    @RichardTheBruce DC sure did co star with some incredible ladies.
  • ggl007ggl007 www.archivo007.com Spain, España
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    And Merry Christmas from Spain! ;)

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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
    edited December 24 Posts: 13,941
    Merry Christmas All!



    London, England
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    Edinburgh, Scotland
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    Dublin, Ireland
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    Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, Wales
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    Hamburg, Germany
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    Sölden, Austria
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    Nittedal, Norway
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    Paris, France
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    Venice, Italy
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    Meteora, Greece
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    Lisbon, Portugal
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    Bilbao, Spain
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    Tangier, Morocco
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    Istanbul, Turkey
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    Antananarivo, Madagascar
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    Cairo, Egypt
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    Udaipur, India
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    Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam
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    Bangkok, Thailand
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    Hong Kong, China
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    Macau, China
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    Panmunjom, Republic of Korea
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    Tokyo, Japan
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    St. Petersburg, Russia
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    Perth, Australia
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    Victoria, British Columbia
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    San Francisco, California
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    Las Vegas, Nevada
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    New Orleans, Louisiana
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    Louisville, Kentucky
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    Miami, Florida
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    Washington, District of Columbia
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    Saratoga, New York
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    Lake George, New York
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    New York City, New York
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    Mexico City, Mexico
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    Havana, Cuba
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    Kingston, Jamaica
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  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    First posted on the board by @Fire_and_Ice_Returns in 2017, from a 2004 UNICEF promotion.

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    The Fly Who Loved Me (2004) (UNICEF)
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    3min | Animation, Short, Family | 10 December 2004 (UK)
    Directed by Dan Chambers
    Writing Credits Olly Smith

    Cast (in credits order)
    Roger Moore ... Father Christmas (voice) (as Sir Roger Moore)
    Olly Smith ... The Fly (voice)
    Produced by Olly Smith ... producer
    Film Editing by Dan Chambers
    Art Direction by Dan Chambers
    In Fly Land it's Christmas every Day!
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    A Christmas message from Roger Moore

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    https://www.unicef.org/emergencies


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    So God bless us. Every one.

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  • DragonpolDragonpol https://thebondologistblog.blogspot.com
    edited December 24 Posts: 18,348
    Happy Christmas from the late great John Gardner who loved this time of the year:

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    (Image courtesy of The Complete Works of John Edmund Gardner Facebook page)

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    John Gardner on location in Finland researching his third James Bond continuation novel, Icebreaker (1983).
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Merry Christmas everyone!
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    QBranch wrote: »
    Fireworks have started.. not 12am yet though. Bout to watch OHMSS.
    Merry Christmas, enjoy one of the greatest films.
    Merry Christmas to you, mate! Will watch the second half of the film tonight.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Merry Christmas to all.

    Up at 6.30am today may the day go very slowly 🎅
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