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My father, the German refugee who fought the Nazis as a ‘secret listener’
- Fritz Lustig, a German refugee who arrived in 1939, later joined a secret British intelligence unit during WWII.
- The unit Lustig joined was described as the biggest bugging operation against the enemy in British history.
- Lustig's internment as an 'enemy alien' ended when he joined the British army after volunteering from detention.
- After the war, Lustig became a British citizen and continued to share his wartime experiences publicly.
- The article draws parallels between refugees of the 1930s and today’s migrants in Britain’s political discourse.
- Lustig’s family history shows assimilation through culture and work, not just origin.
- Lustig’s daughter reflects on identity beyond nationality, citing his accent and work.
- The article highlights how Britain’s construction sector could benefit from asylum seekers.
- Lustig’s wartime contributions included listening to prisoners and helping expose secret weapons programs.
- Lustig's story is linked to broader discussions about belonging and 'who belongs' in Britain.
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