George Langelaan (1908 - 1969) was a British-born writer. During World War II he worked as a spy for the Allied powers. According to his memoirs he underwent plastic surgery to alter his appearance before being dropped into France. He explained that his ears were too large and that they had to be pinned back before he could be dropped into enemy territory. The operation was deemed necessary so as to remove too distinctive features. Wikipedia
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