Cloak and Dagger - The Frank Baker Story

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Frank Baker, volunteer for the Office of Strategic Services, is receiving his last minute instructions from an OSS Colonel. He says "Remember, from now on you'll be Friedrich Schmidt, German soldier. You have your military pass, forged signatures, hospital certificates, ration coupons, and permit to travel. You know what to do". Frank says "Yes, Colonel. Carl and I parachute behind the enemy lines in Austria. We radio back information on the strength and location of German troops around Innsbruck". Colonel says "You realize there'll be no help from headquarters, no contact waiting for you below?" Frank says "Well, sir, Carl knows the country and his sister is still living there". Colonel says "I needn't tell you the risk you're taking. Of course, you'll land in American uniforms, so in case you're picked up immediately, you'll be treated as prisoners of war. However, later, if you're caught out of uniform in enemy country...." Frank says "I think I know what to expect, sir". Colonel says "Alright then, just one more thing. The information we're after is vital. The third army is closing in fast and we must know what's ahead for them. I'll expect your first message in ten days". Frank says "You'll have it, sir". Later that night, Frank and Carl are on the plane, above Austria. Carl says "Cigarette, Frank?" He says "Thanks, Carl. Can I ask you something?" Carl says "Yes, what is it?" Frank says "About Liesel, your sister". Carl says "Oh, what about her?" Frank says "You haven't seen her for over five years". Carl says "It's been over six years". Frank says "Well, uh, six years is a long time..." Over the speaker, they hear the pilot say "Running In". Frank says "That's us. Get ready to jump". Carl says "What did you want to ask about Liesel?" Frank says "Oh, nothing. Forget it". The pilot says "Ready, number one. Ready. Jump". Carl jumps and says "I'll see you downstairs". The pilot says "Ready, number two. Good luck, Frank. Go". Frank heard the snap of the parachute as it opened. He looked down, and saw a patch of snow in the valley, spreading wider in the moonlight. He then thought of Carl's sister, and the question he didn't have the courage to ask him.

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