Ian Brown
@radararchive.bsky.social
Curator at National Museum of Flight, radar and air defence historian. All opinions likely to be my own.
On Friday 7 November 2025 @uhiperth.bsky.social is hosting a conference on Scotland and the Second World War, titled 'Bannocks & Bombs: Scotland & World War Two'. The conference is open to the public and free to attend. Further details, including a list of speakers and topics, are attached.
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On Friday 7 November 2025 @uhiperth.bsky.social is hosting a conference on Scotland and the Second World War, titled 'Bannocks & Bombs: Scotland & World War Two'. The conference is open to the public and free to attend. Further details, including a list of speakers and topics, are attached.
Exciting news: the printed proof of my latest book, 'The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938-46' has arrived. A final proof check, create the index and it will be ready for the publication date of 19 March 2026. www.sidestone.com/books/the-ai...
October 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Exciting news: the printed proof of my latest book, 'The Air Defence System in Scotland 1938-46' has arrived. A final proof check, create the index and it will be ready for the publication date of 19 March 2026. www.sidestone.com/books/the-ai...
The thin line of concrete around one of the Transmitter Blocks at Saligo Chain Home radar station in Islay, to which the camouflage netting was secured, is mostly still visible, but in the current dry weather the line can be easily followed under the turf.
May 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The thin line of concrete around one of the Transmitter Blocks at Saligo Chain Home radar station in Islay, to which the camouflage netting was secured, is mostly still visible, but in the current dry weather the line can be easily followed under the turf.
"Don't let perfect get in the way of good." This was a mantra of Robert Watson-Watt, inventor of radar. He said "accept third best because second best comes too late and best never comes."
November 14, 2024 at 8:32 AM
"Don't let perfect get in the way of good." This was a mantra of Robert Watson-Watt, inventor of radar. He said "accept third best because second best comes too late and best never comes."
I love my job, all the more so knowing our aircraft are always happy to see me
November 13, 2024 at 1:19 PM
I love my job, all the more so knowing our aircraft are always happy to see me
Cleaning insulators on one of the wooden receiver towers at Saligo Chain Home radar station clearly didn't involve extensive health and safety precautions
November 12, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Cleaning insulators on one of the wooden receiver towers at Saligo Chain Home radar station clearly didn't involve extensive health and safety precautions
In April 2022, after 36 years of research, my book about radar during the Second World War was finally published.
November 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM
In April 2022, after 36 years of research, my book about radar during the Second World War was finally published.