Some History from the Cold War era
In January 1963 Bloodhound were regrouped under Master Radar Station status at Bawdsey and Patrington but in June 1964 Bawdsey lost its Master Radar station Status and became a satellite to Neatishead. This status was regained in February 1966 following the disastrous fire in the R3 control centre at Neatishead.
By 1972 the Type 54 had been removed and a reflector for a microwave link was attached to the tower.
The following March Bawdsey closed and was...
RAF Bawdsey R3 ROTOR Radar Station - October 2016
In January 1963 Bloodhound were regrouped under Master Radar Station status at Bawdsey and Patrington but in June 1964 Bawdsey lost its Master Radar station Status and became a satellite to Neatishead. This status was regained in February 1966 following the disastrous fire in the R3 control centre at Neatishead.
By 1972 the Type 54 had been removed and a reflector for a microwave link was attached to the tower.
The following March Bawdsey closed and was...
RAF Bawdsey R3 ROTOR Radar Station - October 2016