{"product_id":"the-history-of-air-intercept-radar-the-british-nightfighter-19351959-9781399014434","title":"The History of Air Intercept Radar \u0026 the British Nightfighter, 1935-1959","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe history of Air Intercept (AI) radar and its use in night-fighters in defence of the UK and in the protection of RAF bomber forces is covered, set against the political, military, economic, and technological background of world events. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe history of Air Intercept (AI) radar and its use in night-fighters in defense of the UK and in the protection of RAF bomber forces is a fascinating tale that spans several decades and encompasses a wide range of political, military, economic, and technological factors. Beginning in 1935, this article will trace the events leading up to the creation of the Air Ministry Research Establishment and the work of the Establishment's Airborne Group under the leadership of Dr. Edwin Bowen. It will also explore the development of the first 1.5-meter AI Mk 1 radar and subsequent versions that saw service during the winter Blitz in Blenheim night-fighters and Mosquito during the Baedeker Raids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe introduction of centimetric technology at the Telecommunications Research Establishment will also be discussed, as well as the creation of centimetric AI (Mks VII D IX) and their installation in the Beaufighter and later marks of the Mosquito. The Radiation Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be examined, and the development of the SCR 720 radar and its adoption by the RAF will be explored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final section of the article will describe the Cold War and the development of jet-powered night-fighters and the changes in the air defense situation with the introduction of strategic bombers by the Soviet Union and the atomic bomb. Ian White, BA (Hons) Hist, IEng, AMRAeS, is an engineer who spent much of his career involved in UK air defense and in retirement gained an Hons Degree. He has previously published a history of No 604 Squadron. He lives in Martlesham Heath near Ipswich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246 x 189 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399014434\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian White","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44159980962042,"sku":"9781399014434","price":12.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_355baa75-b7f5-4e87-bb99-41eec3114d40.jpg?v=1680984524","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-history-of-air-intercept-radar-the-british-nightfighter-19351959-9781399014434","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}