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Hosted by Mark Taylor and Sam Eccles, 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 1
18:50 Arrive/Doors Open.
19:00hr Welcome and Introductions
19:05hr RAF Squires Gate Background
19:15hr The Dowding System Presentation Video (part 1)
19:20hr Dowding The Man
19:30hr The Dowding System Presentation Video (part 2)
19:40hr Other Supporting Elements Balloons & Ack Ack
19:45hr Watson Watt ADF into RADAR
19:50hr Your the Controller, Meet your Team
20:00hr Naafi Break (Complimentary hot drinks are included in ticket price)
Part 2
20:15hr The Ops Room in Action. GSM, Status Boards, Sector Clock/ Lights
20:50hr Lost but Never Forgotten
21:00hr Q & A Session
21:15hr Dismiss
| Season (3 Sept 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 18:50 | - 21:00 |
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