Defector Collection

Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 5334
Kim Philby (1912-1988). Portrait of the Soviet double agent Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby (centre) with his wife Rufina

SOLZHENITSYN AND B├ûLL, 1974. Russian writer Alexander Solzehnitsyn (left) and German writer Heinrich B├Âll photographed outside B├Âlls residence in Langenbroich, West Germany, February 1974

AI IMAGE - Portrait of a young Rudolf Nureyev, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of a young Rudolf Nureyev, 1960s, (2023). Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1938-1993). Nureyev, regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation

Colonel Arnold, who commanded the Provincial Troops sent against Quebec
2652857 Colonel Arnold, who commanded the Provincial Troops sent against Quebec, through the Wilderness of Canada, and was wounded in storming that City, under General Montgomery, pub

WHITTAKER CHAMBERS (1901-1961). American writer and defected Soviet spy. During the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation of Alger Hiss; the man seated next to Chambers reads a

SENATE INVESTIGATION, 1954. United States Senators William E. Jenner and Patrick McCarran en route to Canada to question Soviet defector Igor Gouzenko. Photograph, 1954

Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 4864
Kim Philby (1912-1988). Portrait of the Soviet double agent Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby. Philby was a high-ranking member of British intelligence who worked as a double agent before defecting to

Bruno Pontecorvo, Italian physicist
Bruno Pontecorvo (1913-1993), Italian physicist. Pontecorvo studied at the University of Rome, working with Enrico Fermi. He was working in France when World War II broke out

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"Defector: A Tale of Betrayal, Espionage, and Exile" In the shadowy world of espionage, few stories captivate as much as that of a defector. From Kim Philby, the notorious Soviet double agent who infiltrated British intelligence, to Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Heinrich Böll, two literary giants forced into exile for daring to challenge the Soviet regime in 1974 - their lives forever changed. But they are not limited to spies or writers alone. Take Henry Andres Burgevine, whose enigmatic black and white photograph from 1860 hints at a mysterious past filled with secrets yet untold. Or Colonel Arnold, who commanded troops sent against Quebec but ultimately switched sides during the American Revolution - his act of betrayal forever etched in history. Even ancient times witnessed acts of defection. Josephus, an intriguing figure from the first century AD captured in an unknown artist's depiction from 1830; his decision to switch allegiance from Jewish rebels to Roman conquerors still sparks debate among historians. The allure of escape is not confined to individuals either; machines too can defect. The Mikoyan MiG-15 Fagot fighter jet symbolizes Cold War tensions as it crossed borders between East and West during its service years. And let us not forget Whittaker Chambers - once a loyal American writer turned Soviet spy turned whistleblower - whose courageous testimony before the Senate Investigation Committee in 1954 exposed deep-rooted communist infiltration within US government agencies. As we delve further into this captivating narrative on defectors' tales, we encounter sleek automobiles like Porsche Carrera RS 3. 8 and Carrera GT adorned with vibrant colors like Damson or Gulf blue – vehicles that embody rebellion on wheels. From Kim Philby's treachery to Bruno Pontecorvo's vanishing act as an Italian physicist seeking refuge behind enemy lines – each story adds another layer to the complex tapestry of defectors throughout history.