RADAR Chain 3.0

The RADAR Chain app serves as an insightful resource for understanding the development of RADAR technology in the UK from 1936 onwards. Amidst the looming threat of war, pioneers Robert Watson Watt and Arnold Wilkins explored the innovative concept of aircraft detection through radio wave reflection. The successful trials conducted at Bawdsey, located on the Suffolk coast, paved the way for the establishment of a network of RADAR sites, known as Chain Home, throughout the UK.

This app meticulously details each of the early RADAR sites, offering users a contemporary satellite view alongside historical photographs and descriptions from that pivotal era. It elucidates the development process of RADAR technology and provides comprehensive information about Bawdsey, where significant early advancements transpired. Visitors to Bawdsey can also experience a unique educational opportunity at the Bawdsey Experience, which presents an engaging look into this historical context.

Additionally, the app features RAF fighter airfields that were operational during the Battle of Britain, complete with succinct insights into their respective roles and operational timelines.