The Hornet's Sting: The Amazing Untold Story of World War II Spy Thomas Sneum

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The narrative centers on Tommy's daring escapes from Denmark during World War II, highlighting his remarkable flight in a Hornet Moth aircraft and a perilous journey across a frozen sea, where he tragically lost companions. His successful retrieval of vital intelligence on Nazi radar and atomic bomb developments ultimately led to his imprisonment in Brixton, where he faced accusations of being a double agent and the threat of execution. Through extensive interviews, Mark Ryan captures the extraordinary risks and sacrifices involved in Tommy's espionage efforts.