Cold War Conversations

Nuking the Moon & Other Cold War Intelligence Schemes & Military Plots left on the Drawing Board (68)

We talk with Vince Houghton – Curator of the International Spy Museum who has just written a new book called “Nuking the Moon &amp; Other Intelligence Schemes &amp; Military Plots left on the Drawing Board"

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So back to today’s episode, do listen to the end as we talk Cold War Espionage whilst Vince answers my “Quick Fire” questions. 

We welcome Vince Houghton to our Cold War Conversation

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