Intelligence Officer Collection

Kim Philby, Soviet double agent C013 / 5334
Kim Philby (1912-1988). Portrait of the Soviet double agent Harold Adrian Russell Kim Philby (centre) with his wife Rufina

Capt. P. Koenig, Paul Hinken, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. P. Koenig, Paul Hinken, 1916. Shows submarine Captain Paul Liebrecht Ko¨nig. He was Captain of the merchant sub Deutschland. This shows them in Baltimore on July 10, 1916

AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Vladimir Putin, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vladimir Putin standing in Red Square, Moscow, 2023. Russian politician and former intelligence officer; president of Russia

The Defence of Buluwayo, the Headquarters Staff (b / w photo)
1042240 The Defence of Buluwayo, the Headquarters Staff (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of Buluwayo, the Headquarters Staff)

The escape of Captain Lux (colour litho)
2779785 The escape of Captain Lux (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The escape of Captain Lux)

The Defenders of Kimberley (litho)
1599457 The Defenders of Kimberley (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defenders of Kimberley)

The escape of Captain Lux from the German fortress of Glatz (colour litho)
2782480 The escape of Captain Lux from the German fortress of Glatz (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Telegraph map of Upper Egypt 1882 (litho)
2973889 Telegraph map of Upper Egypt 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Telegraph map of Upper Egypt 1882, compiled by the Intelligence Branch)

Portrait of John Thurlow, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great
745958 Portrait of John Thurlow, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

General Sir W R Robertson (chromolitho)
2780055 General Sir W R Robertson (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir W R Robertson)

The War in Matabele-Land (engraving)
1063136 The War in Matabele-Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Matabele-Land)

Pilot of a Beaufort bomber, after an attack on the Prinz Eugen Heavy Cruiser, making his report to the Intelligence officer on his return from the attack. 18th May 1942

The crew of one of the Beauforts of No 42 Squadron which attacked the German cruiser Prinz Eugen off the coast of Norway, seen here giving their report to the squadrons intelligence officer

John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. Creator: Unknown
John Thurlow, Secretary to Oliver Cromwell, 1784. John Thurloe (1616-1668), secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England for Oliver Cromwell

A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

The Late Sir James Alfred Ewing, KCB, 1937
The Late Sir James Alfred Ewing, K.C.B. presided over the cryptographic staff of the Naval intelligence division for some time during the war of 1914-18, 1937

Serious study, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Serious study, 1941. An officer points out the battle plan to a group of soldiers. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Colonel Fred Burnaby, c1881-85. Frederick Gustavus Burnaby, (1842-1885), British Army officer. After a photograph by Robert White Thrupp (1821-1907). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

General McClellans headquarters, Antietam, Maryland, American Civil War, 1861-1862 (1955). Only a few federal officers knew that the man seated with a cigar in his hand was Allan Pinkerton

John Thurloe, engraved by John Goldar, 1784 (engraving)
XJF406201 John Thurloe, engraved by John Goldar, 1784 (engraving) by Cooper, Samuel (1609-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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Intelligence Officer: Masterminds of Espionage and Heroic Feats In the clandestine world of intelligence, where secrets are currency and deception is an art form, the role of an intelligence officer becomes paramount. From Kim Philby, the infamous Soviet double agent who infiltrated British intelligence as C013 / 5334, to the valiant defenders in historic battles like The Defence of Buluwayo and The Defenders of Kimberley, these individuals have shaped history with their wit and bravery. One such tale that echoes through time is "The escape of Captain Lux. " Captured by enemy forces in a German fortress called Glatz, his audacious getaway became a legend depicted vividly in a captivating color lithograph. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest hours, hope can prevail. Telegraph map of Upper Egypt 1882 stands as another testament to the strategic brilliance possessed by these officers. With meticulous precision displayed on this lithograph, they plotted out vital information crucial for military operations during times of conflict. These remarkable individuals were not limited to warfare alone; their influence extended into politics and governance. John Thurlow's portrait from Heads of Illustrious Persons showcases his significance as Secretary to Oliver Cromwell—an embodiment of intellect shaping nations. General Sir W R Robertson emerges as yet another luminary within this realm. His chromolitho portrayal captures his distinguished presence while underscoring his pivotal role in shaping military strategy during World War I. But it is not only triumphs that define an intelligence officer's journey; moments captured like "German prisoners: a wounded man having his name taken" remind us that compassion exists amidst chaos—a stark contrast between duty-bound adversaries on opposite sides. From far-flung battlefields like Matabele-Land to covert rooms buzzing with activity portrayed in Cecil Beaton's photograph titled "A Station Intelligence Room, " these officers operated behind closed doors—unseen heroes who shaped the course of history.