A missing sister, a plane that vanished and a secret lover: Teresa Drake's disappearance sparked global headlines. Now her family reveal she may have been an MI6 spy killed by the US… and have been warned not to 'ask questions'
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
In August 1979, Teresa Drake, a 22-year-old British secretary, disappeared while traveling on a private aircraft from Athens to Saudi Arabia. Decades later, her family has come forward with startling allegations that she may have worked for British intelligence and was potentially killed by American operatives. The case remains shrouded in mystery, with family members claiming they've received warnings against pursuing further investigation into her fate.
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A missing sister, a plane that vanished and a secret lover: Teresa Drake's disappearance sparked global headlines. Now her family reveal she may have been an MI6 spy killed by the US… and have been warned not to 'ask questions'
On the evening of August 11, 1979, British secretary Teresa Drake boarded a private plane from Athens to Jeddah and was never seen again. Just months before, the 22-year-old had left a post in the Army.
