BAWDSEY — Birth of the beam
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0861380177 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( round back binding ) |
| Condition | Very good |
| Author(s) | Gordon Kinsey |
| Publisher | Terence Dalton Limited |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Published date | 1983 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 18.5 x 23.5 x 1.5 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • BASES AÉRIENNES - ESCADRILLES • ESSAIS - OUVRAGES THÉMATIQUES • AVIATION MILITAIRE |
Description
The History of RAF stations Bawdsey and Woodbridge
This comprehensive history documents the vital role played by RAF Bawdsey and Woodbridge during the Second World War and beyond. The book chronicles the development of radar technology at Bawdsey, which became known as the birthplace of the beam - the Chain Home radar system that proved crucial in Britain's air defence.
From early warnings and identification of friend or foe to war work and peacetime operations, the book covers all aspects of life at these strategic stations. It includes detailed accounts of the various radar types deployed, including the Type 54 head of the Chain Home Extra Low radar, Type 7 and Type 14 height finder, and the long-range F.P.S.3. The narrative explores the role of the Pararescue squadron with their Lockheed HC-130 Hercules and HH-53 Jolly Green Giant helicopters in search and rescue operations.
The book features eyewitness accounts from personnel who served at the stations, including radar operators and flight crew, providing personal insights into daily operations and memorable incidents. It also covers the emergency landing ground at Woodbridge and its evolution over the years, from wartime operations through the Cold War period when Soviet aircraft probed Britain's air defences.
Illustrated with photographs and maps showing the location of RAF stations in relation to other Second World War airfields, this detailed history preserves the memory of these important establishments.