Spy Equipment Revealed

Escape Boots
c. 1943-45, England, MI9 issue

These boots were designed for British pilots during WWII. The bootstrap concealed a small pen knife used to cut off the tops of the boots, making them appear to be civilian walking shoes when entering enemy territory.

(Photo courtesy of the International Spy Museum)

	Escape Boots c. 1943-45, England, MI9 issue These boots were designed for British pilots during WWII. The bootstrap concealed a small pen knife used to cut off the tops of the boots, making them appear to be civilian walking shoes when entering enemy territory. (Photo courtesy of the International Spy Museum)
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