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Re: eBay: Allied intrest
Opinion was divided on the subject and there were many variations of targets ie. countries or personnel, certainly leaflets ("Nickels") aimed at German troops (ZG61 "Safe Conduct Pass") were found on many POWs. RAF commanders were initially sceptical, AVM Harris stating in 1942 " The only people likely to be affected by nickles are morons. Notoriously, morons are unable to read".
There are at least 2 good books on Eighth AF Special Duty squadrons, "Secret Squadrons of the Eighth" by Pat Carty (Ian Allan ltd), and "Squadron of Deception" by Steve Hutton (Schiffer so you know it's good). The former covers 422/858/406 Leaflet squadrons, the latter 36 (RCM) Sqn.
Regards
Nick
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