Tricycle (World War II) - Definition

Tricycle was the codename of both Dusko Popov (Душко Попов), and the network with which he was involved. Popov was despatched to the United States by the Abwehr to gather information. Popov made contact with the FBI and explained what he had been asked to do. One of the items on their list was information about Pearl Harbor.

According to the National Enquirer, author Ian Fleming patterned James Bond 007 after him.

Fleming worked in British naval intelligence during World War II and was detailed to trail the charismatic spy, who was eventually recruited to work as a double agent for the British.

Popov was known for his irresistible charm and his superb work as a spy.

Dusko Popov published his memoirs "Spy, Counterspy" in 1974. Popov died in 1981.

See also

• World War II
• Inspirations for James Bond

External links

• A Yugoslavian spy inspired Fleming to create Bond? (http://www.mi6forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=17840)