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Chain Home at RAF Poling, West Sussex
Chain Home at RAF Poling, West Sussex
Robert Watson-Watt's position with the National Physical Laboratory placed him at the centre of a network of researchers whose knowledge of radio phys
Robert Watson-Watt's position with the National Physical Laboratory placed him at the centre of a network of researchers whose knowledge of radio physics was instrumental to the rapid development of radar.
Stanley Baldwin's 1932 comments on future aerial warfare led to a "feeling of defencelessness and dismay." It was the UK's concern about this issue th
Stanley Baldwin's 1932 comments on future aerial warfare led to a "feeling of defencelessness and dismay." It was the UK's concern about this issue that led to so much support being given to radar development while other countries had a much more lackadaisical approach until the war started.
A 1925 radio magazine photograph of Grindell-Matthews' death ray
A 1925 radio magazine photograph of Grindell-Matthews' death ray
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Long-range radar antenna, used to track space objects and ballistic missiles
Long-range radar antenna, used to track space objects and ballistic missiles
Radar of the type used for detection of aircraft. It rotates steadily, sweeping the airspace with a narrow beam.
Radar of the type used for detection of aircraft. It rotates steadily, sweeping the airspace with a narrow beam.
Experimental radar antenna, US Naval Research Laboratory, Anacostia, D. C., from the late 1930s (photo taken in 1945)
Experimental radar antenna, US Naval Research Laboratory, Anacostia, D. C., from the late 1930s (photo taken in 1945)
The first workable unit built by Robert Watson-Watt and his team
The first workable unit built by Robert Watson-Watt and his team