Night flight to Dungavel

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In May 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler's deputy, flew a German fighter plane to Scotland, crashing near Dungavel House. Once a close confidant of Hitler, he was quickly labeled a traitor in Berlin. Imprisoned in England, Hess faced intense questioning from British MI6 and even Winston Churchill. The documents he carried were confiscated and remain classified. After the war, Hess was tried at Nuremberg and became one of seven former Nazis imprisoned at Spandau in Berlin. Unlike the others who were released, he remained until his death in 1987, under circumstances that suggest possible suicide. Official accounts state he acted alone, but many historians challenge this view. Award-winning historian Peter Padfield presents compelling new evidence that prompts a reevaluation of the events surrounding Hess's flight. The narrative explores the roles of Churchill and British intelligence, the implications of Nazi sympathizers within the British aristocracy, and the potential foreknowledge of the "final solution." This investigation into Hess's actions and the mystery of his death offers a gripping perspective on a pivotal moment in World War II.