HeyJaredEchoes of Bawdsey - The Story of Radar
This is the story of how one of the most important inventions of the 20th century was developed in Bawdsey, a remote part of Suffolk, and how radar helped the allies win World War II.Echoes of Bawdsey - The Story of Radar tells the history of radar from the early struggles…
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The End of the War and RAF Bawdsey (opens the original)
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Bawdsey was an RAF station from 1937 to 1991, and in this episode, we hear stories from former service personnel about what life was really like while stationed there. From a homesick American who took matters into his own hands one night, with fatal consequences, to the return of a very important figure from Bawdsey’s past, these personal stories offer a fascinating glimpse into life on the station. We also reach the end of the Second World War, as the Allies celebrate VE Day as the war in Euro
Life at the Manor (opens the original)
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What was it really like to live and work at Bawdsey Manor? In this episode, we hear from the people who experienced it first-hand, brought to life through fascinating archive recordings. Discover what it was like catching the ferry to Felixstowe — and what happened if you were late getting back after a dance or a night at the cinema! We also continue the story of radar and its vital role during the Second World War. As America enters the war in December 1941, the Battle of the Atlantic reaches s
The Cavity Magnetron and The Battle of the Atlantic (opens the original)
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As the Blitz continues to devastate Britain, the Tizard Mission travels to the United States in a bid to secure American support. There, the British astonish their hosts by revealing the powerful and robust cavity magnetron, a breakthrough that would revolutionise radar technology. Meanwhile, Suffolk comes under attack from Italian bombers. Churchill feared that the merchant convoys carrying food, fuel, and other vital supplies to the British Isles would fall victim to German U-boats. However, r
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