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Old 24th Jul 2021, 12:01 pm   #17
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Default Re: Antiques roadshow

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Apart from that all the suitcases were of the same size, not sure about colours mine is black. A trained of observer would spot one easily and simply lifting it would confirm the contents,
My understanding is that the suitcase was only used for non-onerous situations exactly for that reason. They were the embassy version. Actually spies in the field got it in the drop case and sorted their own suitcase - if they carried it around at all.
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