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When James Bond zipped off his wetsuit to reveal a perfectly dry dinner jacket, audiences gasped at the impossible cool.But Ian Fleming’s screenwriter, Paul Dehn, wasn't inventing. He was remembering.In 1941, a Dutch resistance agent named Peter Tazelaar was tasked with sneaking into Nazi‑occupied Scheveningen. He swam ashore in a waterproof suit, stripped it off, and stood on the sand in a full tuxedo. Then he splashed himself with brandy to smell like a nightclubber, gave a sloppy salute, and walked past German guards without a second glance.He checked into a hotel, met his contact, and carried out his mission.Tazelaar survived the war. His technique didn't just fool the Nazis — it inspired the coolest shot in cinema history. 🎥🕵️‍♂️🌊