The iconic face masks in “Mission: Impossible” may seem far-fetched, but according to a former CIA disguise chief, they’re based on real techniques used in spying.

Jonna Mendez, 80, told Radar Online that while much of “Mission: Impossible” is exaggerated, the quick-change face masks are inspired by actual methods used in covert operations.

“The idea of a mask that you could quickly put on, quickly take off, was very real,” she said. “We used it with some discretion, but we used it when we needed it and got great results.”

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