The air defences of the British Isles were principally the concern of the RAF, although while it formed the majority of the war planning, it was not alone in this responsibility. The RAF was primarily concerned with providing defence via its Fighter Command, based at Bentley Priory, just outside Watford, and their fighter planes were supported by the most modern air defence system yet devised. The Army was responsible for the provision of the AA gunnery Initially at the outbreak of WW2, both the air defence systems of the RAF and the AA guns of the Army were provided largely with male personnel. However, as the war progressed, the men were rapidly replaced by women. The links below allow you to explore the various aspects of British air defence.
To read about Anti-Aircraft Guns, please click here.
To read about Barrage Ballons, please click here.
To read more about Air-raids, click here.
To read about Searchlights, please click here.
To read about the RDF (Radar), please click here.
To read about Royal Observer Corps, please click here.
To read about the Uxbridge Group 11 Control Bunker, please click here.
To read about the RAF Duxford Sector Control Room, please click here.
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To read about Barrage Ballons, please click here.
To read more about Air-raids, click here.
To read about Searchlights, please click here.
To read about the RDF (Radar), please click here.
To read about Royal Observer Corps, please click here.
To read about the Uxbridge Group 11 Control Bunker, please click here.
To read about the RAF Duxford Sector Control Room, please click here.
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