Dunkirk Chain Home Radar Station Standby Set House
Dunkirk was one of the first five operational stations which made up the so-called Estuary Chain Home layout, established in 1936-38. Initially established as a single tower transmitter only site in 1936, Dunkirk was upgraded to a transmitter/receiver station the following year, with the subsequent addition of eight further towers. The station played a vital role in Britain’s domestic air defence throughout the war, particularly during the Battle of Britain and the V-weapon attacks of 1944-45. Only one tower survives and was retained by the MOD remaining in use for communication purposes. Photos can be found here: https://kentexplorehistory.com/blog/raf-dunkirk-chain-home-radar-station
Dunkirk was one of the first five operational stations which made up the so-called Estuary Chain Home layout, established in 1936-38. Initially established as a single tower transmitter only site in 1936, Dunkirk was upgraded to a transmitter/receiver station the following year, with the subsequent addition of eight further towers. The station played a vital role in Britain’s domestic air defence throughout the war, particularly during the Battle of Britain and the V-weapon attacks of 1944-45. Only one tower survives and was retained by the MOD remaining in use for communication purposes. Photos can be found here: https://kentexplorehistory.com/blog/raf-dunkirk-chain-home-radar-station