Markinch Memorial Hall set for talk celebrating war espionage heroines

A talk celebrating and sharing the experiences of the women involved in espionage during the second world war will take place in Markinch.
By Callum McCormack
Published 1st Apr 2024, 15:43 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2024, 18:40 BST
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Roy Johnstone will present the Heroines of The Special Operations Executive talk at the 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street in Markinch.

The event, hosted by Markinch Heritage Group, takes place on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00pm. It is open to all, with non-members being charged £2 entry.

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The talk will explore “the WWII female agents whose objectives were to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe”.

The talk will celebrate the work of women in espionage during the second World War (Pic: Google Maps)The talk will celebrate the work of women in espionage during the second World War (Pic: Google Maps)
The talk will celebrate the work of women in espionage during the second World War (Pic: Google Maps)

Roy will talk about the heroism, sacrifice and service of the female secret agents operating in all territories occupied or attacked by the Axis powers.

The Special Operations Executive was a unit formed in 1940. It undertook espionage, sabotage and other covert operations against German forces in occupied Europe. Of its more than 13,000 employed or controlled assets, more than 3,000 were women.

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