Bawdsey Radar Transmitter Block

An excellent place to visit and this is an iconic building and tells the history of radar research from the early days of radar.
Apr 15th, 2023

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Apr 6th, 2023

If youre remotely interested in early radar and a facet of the Battle of Britain that in my view is as crucial as Spitfires and Hurricanes, this is a must-see.Bawdsey was where Watson-Watt and his colleagues set up the worlds first operational radar station in 1937. In 2004 the almost-derelict Transmitter Block was featured on the BBCs Restoration programme and since then its been in the care of Bawdsey Radar Trust. Its now a small museum -- and its the best small museum Ive ever been to. The entire timeline of the early radar development is very clearly set out and there are several very well produced video displays. Theres an interactive simulation of the way in which bearing and distance were interpreted by the operators and transferred to the Filter Room which is borderline addictive. And to cap it all you can even climb a Chain Home mast in virtual reality. All in all I can't recommend this little museum enough, and the people who run it are extremely helpful and knowledgable as well.
Feb 8th, 2023

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