Ngā Korero Rererangi Aviation Conversations:
The Last Secret Agent with Jude Dobson
Join Jude Dobson ONZM as she shares the true story of Pippa Latour in her novel – The Last Secret Agent, an iconic parachutist, morse code operator and operative behind enemy lines.
Spend an evening with TV personality and award-winning historical documentary producer and writer Jude Dobson ONZM, as she discusses her book The Last Secret Agent, which tells the incredible true story of Pippa Latour – the last surviving undercover British female operative of World War II.
Learn about Pippa's remarkable life as a covert special operations agent who parachuted into a field in Nazi-occupied Normandy, knowing instant execution awaited her if she was exposed.
For the past six years, Jude has researched, written, produced, and directed content on WWI and WWII. In 2023, she won a Bronze Award at the New York Radio Awards for her Anzac Day audio documentary featuring WWII aviators sharing their stories.
Set in the Aviation Hall, arrive early to explore the extensive collection of aircraft on display, which share stories of aviation technology and achievement in Aotearoa. Stop by the bar for a bespoke gin-sour Aviator cocktail while you take in the stunning surroundings of the hall. Doors open at 6:30pm Conversation starts at 7pm
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MOTAT is honoured to have this opportunity to host Jude Dobson ONZM to share the legacy of Pippa Latour as apart of the Auckland Writers Festival for 2025.