Episodes

  • RAF Medmenham - Aerial Intelligence
    Feb 2 2026

    Dr Helen Fry is joined by retired Squadron Leader Tim Fryer, a trustee of the Medmenham Collection. Together they discuss RAF Medmenham during the Second World War and Air Intelligence. Learn about the history of photographic interpretation and imagery analysis.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #britishintelligence #intcorps #intelligencecorps #defence #intelligence #wwii #ww2 #ww2history #wwiihistory #constancebabingtonsmith #raf #royalairforce #royalairforceuk #medmenham #medmenhamcollection #rafmedmenham #collection #archive #jointservice #womeninarmy #women #womeninhistory #stereo #stereoscopy #curiosity #holiday #association #wwi #ww1 #soe #dday #mapping #vweapon #timfryer #trustee #squadronleader #drhelenfry #author #historian



    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryNerdAlex

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • Sir Edward Travis, Bletchley Park, and GCHQ
    Jan 19 2026

    Learn about the life of Sir Edward Travis from his grandson, Giles Sandeman-Allen.

    Dr Helen Fry and Giles discuss Sir Travis' work at Bletchley Park during WWII and his role as the 1st head of GCHQ.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #britishintelligence #intcorps #intelligencecorps intelligence #defence #gchq #bletchleypark #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #wwiihistory #SirEdwardTravis #1stheadGCHQ #coding #wwi #war #pivotal #rumour #remember #honour #instrumental #drhelenfry #author #historian #gilessandemanallen


    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryNerdAlex

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • How Spies Think
    Jan 5 2026

    Dr Helen Fry is joined by Sir David Omand, former director of GCHQ.

    They discuss David's time at GCHQ, Russia and Ukraine, and how intelligence relates to everyday life.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #britishintelligence #intcorps #intelligencecorps #defence #intelligence #gchq #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #russia #misinformation #disinformation #digital #undermine #threats #password #negotiations #partnership #ageofinformation #ageofdisinformation #sirdavidomand #davidomand #drhelenfry #author #historian



    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryNerdAlex

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • SOE in Italy during WW2
    Dec 22 2025

    In this episode Dr Helen Fry is joined by Mildred Schutz, a veteran of the Special Operations Executive.

    Get a special insight to the experience Mildred had of training to become an operative during the Second World War and her experience on the ground in Italy combatting fascism.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #britishintelligence #intcorps #intelligencecorps #defence #intelligence #women #womeninarmy #womeninhistory #womenempowerment #worldwar2 #ww2 #wwii #wwiihistory #ww2history #italy #soe #specialoperationsexecutive #training #security #bakerstreet #escape #risks #evasion #resistance #italy #veteran #mildredschutz #drhelenfry #author #historian


    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryNerdAlex

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
  • Intelligence In The 17th Century
    Dec 8 2025

    Dr Helen Fry is joined by Julian Whitehead, former Colonel of the Int Corps, former head of security at Historic Royal Palaces, and author.


    In this episode they discuss Military Intelligence before and during the English/British Civil War, from the Bible to Elizabeth I and onto Royalists and Roundheads. Looking at key individuals, the role of women, and how the Civil War influenced modern Military Intelligence.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #britishintelligence #intcorps #intelligencecorps #defence #intelligence #civilwar #olivercromwell #cromwell #kingcharlesi #royalists #parliamentarians #women #covert #reconnaissance #16thcentury #17thcentury #englishcivilwar #britishcivilwar #colonel #coloneljulianwhitehead #drhelenfry #historian #author



    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryNerdAlex

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • Journalism Behind The Iron Curtain
    Nov 24 2025

    Filmed in 2022, Dr Helen Fry was joined by the late Frederick Forsyth, who sadly died on 9th June 2025. In this episode they discussed his time behind the Iron Curtain as a journalist. From being under surveillance to how it inspired him as an author.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #britisharmy #intelligencecorps #coldwar #germany #eastgermany #berlin #soviet


    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum5116

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Life and Career of Brian Connor - Chelsea Pensioner
    Nov 10 2025

    Dr Helen Fry is joined by Brian Connor. Part of the army since he was 17, Brian has worked in photography and human intelligence. Learn about his experiences in multiple theatres and how he became a Chelsea Pensioner.


    #militaryintelligencemuseum #militaryintelligence #sharingthesecret #history #military #militaryhistory #chelsea #chelseapensioner #britisharmy #intelligencecorps #hongkong #china #northernireland #coldwar #mandarin #ordinancecorps #bahrain #germany #security #training #photography


    Website: https://www.militaryintelligencemuseum.org/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryintelligencemuseum

    X/Twitter: https://x.com/mi_intel

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/military_intelligencemuseum

    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/milintmuseum.bsky.social

    YouTube NCMI: https://www.youtube.com/@NCMI-MilitaryIntelligence

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum

    YouTube MIM: https://www.youtube.com/@militaryintelligencemuseum5116

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-intelligence-museum/

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvWKMeiTLZQF6PM0WdY6H?si=IR5vNh8TRnaK78QgBUHQ2g

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
  • The Zinoviev Letter
    Oct 27 2025

    Join Dr Helen Fry and Gill Bennett, former chief historian of the foreign office, as they discuss the Zinoviev Letter, sent and delivered in 1924, designed by the Soviets to cause disruption. They discuss the conspiracies around the letter, the history, and the impact.


    #militaryintelligence #history #militaryhistory #military #foreignoffice #propaganda #resilience #transparency #labourparty #conservativeparty #conspiracy #russia #soviet #zinoviev

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    19 mins