The fascinating story of why, how and by whom radar was developed in the 1930s and the role it played in the Battle of Britain.
We all understand the value of radar today when navigating in busy waters, but do you know the history of why it was developed and the story of extraordinary people involved?
RAF Bawdsey, at the mouth of the River Deben in Suffolk, became the first fully operational radar station in the world in 1937. Graham Murchie, a trustee of the Bawdsey Radar Museum, will give us an interesting insight into the development.
Date and Time: Thursday 26 March 2026 Doors open at 11:00, talk starts at 11:30, lunch at 13:00.
Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling.
Free car parking at the Club.
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What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.
Open to: Members of the CA, CS and RHYC and to non-members.
Guests: Members are encouraged to bring one guest each at the member's rate, just book your guest as an additional member when booking your place.
Non-Members: Additional guests of members, and also non-members, are welcome to attend at the non-member's rate.
Booking will open in the autumn.
If you find any difficulty with booking online please call the RH Club Office on 01473 780319 to make a telephone booking. Office hours normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.
Talk Organiser: Ian Feavers
Contact: Catriona Essenhigh, Suffolk@theca.org.uk