Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 4864

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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 the Soviet Union in 1963. He served as both an NKVD and KGB operative. In 1963, Philby was revealed to be a member of the spy ring now known as the Cambridge Five, and is believed to have been the most successful in providing secret information to the Soviet Union

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Black And White Face Portrait Russia Russian Smile Smiling Soviet Union Surname P Defected Defector Double Agent Intelligence Officer Nkvd Operative Secret Service War Time

EDITORS COMMENTS
This black and white portrait print captures the enigmatic smile of Kim Philby, a notorious figure in espionage history. Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby, born in 1912 and passing away in 1988, was a British intelligence officer who cunningly operated as a double agent for the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Philby's story is one of intrigue and betrayal. As a high-ranking member of British intelligence, he successfully infiltrated both the NKVD and KGB agencies while secretly leaking valuable information to his Soviet handlers. In 1963, his true allegiance was exposed when he was unveiled as part of the infamous Cambridge Five spy ring. The photograph showcases Philby's face with an intriguing smile that conceals layers of deceit and hidden intentions. It serves as a reminder of how appearances can be deceiving even among those we trust most implicitly. With this historical image captured by RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we are transported back to an era where spies played dangerous games on behalf of their respective nations. This monochrome portrait immortalizes not only Philby but also sheds light on the complex web woven by intelligence officers during times of war. As we gaze upon this photo print, we are reminded that behind every smiling face lies untold secrets waiting to be unraveled - secrets that forever changed the course of history.

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