| Located at Intrepid Park this is all that remains of "top secret" Camp X. Here, during the Second World War, Canadian and American civilians were trained as intelligence specialists by the British Special Operations Executive. Serving on dangerous missions abroad, these secret agents were not legally protected if caught nor were they openly recognized for their courage and sacrifice. The first school of its kind in North America, Camp X was also an advanced top-secret communications relay station until it closed in 1969. The camp's activities helped build intelligence ties between Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. |
That is an interesting history Andy. The mural is very well done.
ReplyDeleteA bitter remain of the older days. I guess that every country now has its own school.
ReplyDeleteThe good this is they are remembered and will not be forgotten
ReplyDeleteX marks the spot
ReplyDeleteInteresting story and the mural is very well done.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what secrets are revealed by our governments after history has passed; the mural is wonderfully symbolic of the period.
ReplyDeletea beautiful mural, a piece of art as well as a memorial!!!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a James Bond movie!
ReplyDeleteI had not heard of this place before. Thanks for the information. I am planning a trip to London this fall and just yesterday I was researching Bletchley Park as a place to visit while I'm there. I think it would be very interesting to see this place that played such an important role in ending the war.
ReplyDeleteAt least the place is a park as opposed to a strip mall. A lot of history came out of there.
ReplyDeleteJust think what stories the graduates of this program could tell, that is if the national secrets act would allow them to tell their stories.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots
ReplyDeleteI like yours skys
but Chut it's secret !!
I recall watching a documentary on the Smithsonian Channel on this, I think it was called 'World War II Spy School' and it was great. That's a magnificent mural.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this before, Andy!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like a heartwarming American Flag; and in this case, along with her allies.
ReplyDeleteGreat lines in your photography!
That's an interesting bit of history along with your photos.
ReplyDeleteThat first image is pretty special, Andy. You caught it on a day when the strong wind blew the flags out and made them readable.
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