Beatrix Pospíšilová Čelková

Beatrix Pospíšilová Čelková, (née Beatrix Pospíšilová, commonly known as Trixi; 16 July 1925 – 2 June 1997) was a Slovak antifascist activist and likely the youngest female industrial spy in World War II. She played an important role in bombing of the Apollo rafinery in Bratislava, earning her the nickname "Slovak Mata Hari".

Trixi was born to a Slovak mother and Moravian father in Bratislava. After the dissolution of the first Czechoslovak Republic, her father was not able to stay in Slovakia. Consequentially, Trixi's parents divorced and she moved to Prague with her father.

Early life In Prague Trixi studied at a high school, but it is said that studies did not interest her very much. She preferred to spend time with her aunt Františka Hrubišková, known also as the White Lady, who facilitated communication between rebels in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia government led by Alois Eliáš and Slovak anti-fascists.

Antifascist resistance Activities in Prague Trixi eventually quit school at the age of 16 and instead started working at the Barrandov film studios. The modern movie sets were frequently used by Nazi propaganda filmmakers, which provided Trixi an opportunity to use gather intelligence for the resistance using her fluent German and personal charm.

Trixi's activities eventually became suspicious. In 1942, after the assassination of a prominent Nazi Reinhard Heydrich by the resistance, 17-years old Trixi was arrested by Gestapo. No connection between the resistance between Trixi could be established and so she was let go. Nonetheless, the acquaintances in German intelligence warned Trixi that she is still suspected of having ties to the resistance.

Activities in Bratislava In 1942 Trixi sought the help of Slovak consul in Prague who helped her obtain a - possibly fake

On 14 June 1944, the Apollo refinery was bombed by the allies. Trixi knew about the bombardment beforehand but came to work anyway to avoid raising suspicion. When the air raid sirens went off, many people failed to seek shelter because they did not believe the threat was real due to a history of false alarms and also because the refinery management prevented workers from seeking shelter as it interrupted production. As a result, there were 176 fatalities caused by the bombardment. Trixi had to help identify the dead colleagues and friends, which caused her life-long trauma.

After the Velvet Revolution, Trixi regained ownership of her husband's confiscated property. However, she did not get to enjoy quiet retirement. In 1996 two burglars entered her villa, tied her and made off with many valuables. The shock caused by the burglary contributed to her worsening health. Trixi died in 1997.