Britain's X-traordinary Files

<p>From mediums employed by the police to help with psychic crime-busting to sea monster sightings reported to the Royal Navy, this book brings to light a range of secret documents created by military intelligence and government agencies who have investigated and even used extraordinary phenomena or powers in recent history. </p><p>This book explores: <br> · Operation Mistletoe and whether a witchcraft coven played a role in casting a protective spell to protect Britain from Nazi invasion during the summer of 1940;<br> · The role played by the intelligence agencies - and Ian Fleming and Alistair Crowley - in plans to manipulate Nazi interest in the occult and astrology during World War II disinformation campaigns;<br> · Radar 'angels' that plagued Britain's air defences during World War II and the Special Branch hunt for a 'phantom helicopter' during an IRA bombing campaign in 1973-74; and<br> · Scottish National Archives files on attempts to give Nessie protection from game hunters.</p><p> Underpinned by original records held at The National Archives, these accounts are supplemented with contextual material gathered from interviews and the author's own investigations, which will make for truly eye-opening reading for anyone interested in the paranormal.</p>