Camp X was founded by a Canadian from Winnipeg who was living in England, at the time. He was also the head of the British intelligence during World War II. His name was Sir William Stephenson. One of his code names during wartime was "Intrepid;" and there's evidence the "James Bond: Secret Agent 007" stories were inspired by him--even if the stories were romanticized for entertainment purposes, to be sure.
When I was a child, a neighbour friend pointed out James Bond to me on TV and I recall watching a TV show or a movie. Bond must have been one of the original action heroes--and maybe others were inspired by him!?
So far, am not sure William Stephenson has really been celebrated enough, although he's of course recognized in his home town!?
[If there has been controversy about whether or not the original author of the James Bond stories attended Camp X, I don't think it matters much!? The point was he learned about the activities and about William Stephenson.--He didn't necessarily have to go to Camp X for information! (Although I wouldn't want to say he didn't attend either.--Some other authors were rumoured to be former students from there.)]
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