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Swingate Chain Home Radar Station, Kent
Royal Air Force1942-08-30
Historic England
London, United Kingdom
The Chain Home system provided early warning of enemy air raids during the Second World War. The station at Swingate, situated just outside of Dover, was at the forefront of the nation's defence. It was one of the radar stations targeted by the Luftwaffe on 'Eagle Day' in August 1940.
Historic England Archive RAF_1PRU_C_311_PO_3015
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- Title: Swingate Chain Home Radar Station, Kent
- Creator: Royal Air Force
- Date Created: 1942-08-30
- Rights: Copyright Historic England Archive (RAF photography)
- Medium: Silver gelatin DOP print
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