Entrance to Bawdsey Manor
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Entrance to Bawdsey Manor
Image: © Stuart Logan Taken: 24 Jun 2013
In February 1936 research scientists, including Robert Watson-Watt moved into the Manor to begin research and development into radar for practical military use and it became known as RAF Bawdsey. Stables and outbuildings were converted into workshops and 240 ft wooden receiver towers and 360 ft steel transmitter towers were built. Bawdsey was the first Chain Home Radar Station.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.996143
Longitude
1.410454