Mike Dixon

Alan unloaded the remainder of the trolley.
„By the way,‟ he grinned. „There are some interesting images.
I‟d like to know what you think of them.‟
Humphrey had no difficulty finding them. The photographs
were in a plastic bag with a label in Alan‟s handwriting. PA-
RENTAL GUIDANCE RECOMMENDED. He consigned the label
to the wastepaper basket and spent the next half-hour exam-
ining the contents of the bag. Turning to his computer, he
began to type.
KS 20/01/02 A1 97 photographs (10cm x 15cm). All
taken in same location, all showing male persons in
sexually compromising circumstances. Writing on rear
in black ink, by a single hand, records subject’s
name. Most senior US military personnel. Three Australian
and two British. Strong indication that the
material was used for blackmail purposes.
The reference to blackmail took him beyond his brief. As a
research officer, he was required to describe and report. In-
terpretation was the preserve of those chosen for that role.
They had their offices on the top floor and were described as
analysts.
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