1979 Press Photo Former head of British Intelligence Sir Maurice Oldfield

Former head of British Intelligence Sir Maurice Oldfield Takes on the Ira : Sir Mauice Oldfield, 65, the former Mi6 chief, has been called back from retirement to take a leading role in the battle against terrorism in Northern Ireland, Sir Maurice who is a bachelor, takes up his new job next week at a scoret operations room in Belfast, This announcement came withing hours of the rejection by the Provisional Ira of the Pope's call for the end of violence. Althrough he gave up the post of Director - General of the Secret intelligence service only last year, Sir Maurice's cover was "Blown" in 1973. when a German ma gazing printed a picture of him. He was once decided by Kim Philby, the defector, as a "form idable" man. photo shows Sir Marurice Oldfield the Security supremo for Northern Ireland.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 10-10-1979.



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