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9 Group Sector Control Room Talk: Defending the North West in 1941

Type:Historical

Spitfire Visitor Centre, Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2QY

Tel: 01253 341 902

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9 Group Sector Control Room Talk: Defending the North West in 1941

This is a fact filled talk on the operation room and how the RAF personnel of 9 Group helped direct Fighter Commands night fighters from RAF Squires Gate to defend Liverpool and Manchester against the might of the Luftwaffe in May 1941.

The presentation will include a detailed explanation of how the plotting table was used to great effect, with supporting video and dialogue to bring the session to life.  

Part one: 
18:50: arrive/doors open.
19:00: welcome and introductions.
19:05: RAF Squires Gate background.
19:15: The Dowding System presentation video (part one).
19:20: Dowding The Man.
19:30: The Dowding System presentation video (part two).
19:40: other supporting elements balloons and Ack Ack.
19:45: Watson Watt ADF into RADAR.
19:50: Your the controller.  Meet your team.
20:00: Naafi break (complimentary hot drinks are included in ticket price).

Part two: 
20:15: The Ops Room in action.  GSM, status boards, sector clock/lights.
20:50: Lost but Never Forgotten.
21:00: Q & A session.
21:15: finish.

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Ticket includes complimentary hot drinks at the interval.

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  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

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