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First Operational Radar Aircraft Detection Trial Conducted
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1935

First Operational Radar Aircraft Detection Trial Conducted

On 26 February 1935, Britain carried out an early radar aircraft-detection trial, a key step towards the air-defence system built before the war.

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On 26 February 1935, Britain carried out an early radar aircraft-detection trial, a key step towards the air-defence system built before the war.
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