Listen to Royal Marines veteran David Hill as he dives into a true war time story of secrecy and deception about life behind enemy lines, at this special lunchtime seminar at the Museum.
During the talk, Hill will uncover the gritty reality behind living, working, and surviving in enemy territory. Hill will bring some fascinating items from his private Special Operations Executive collection, giving visitors an exciting and one-off chance to glimpse into the tools of the trade behind some of the crucial espionage operations you will have heard of… and the ones you haven’t heard of!
The event is free, but booking is essential.
About the speaker:
David Hill QVRM, VR: Began his working life in the 1980s as a Royal Marine. Following this, he joined the reserves and was raised to the rank of Colour Sergeant, before beginning his 30-year career in the London Fire Brigade. After retiring from the LFB in 2024, he rejoined the Royal Marines on a full-time reserve basis. To-date, David holds 42 consecutive years of service to his country. He enjoys history, geography, whisky, and his private SOE collection
