TL7203 : Marconi Radar Tower

near to Galleyend, Essex, Great Britain

Marconi Radar Tower
Marconi Radar Tower
Homeward-bound WW2 bombers used these 'Chain-Home' radar towers to find their way back to their bases. This one was relocated here in the early 50's to enable The Marconi Company to develop radar and communications systems. Just visible is the more modern Mobile Phone Mast
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TL7203, 3 images   (find more images nearby)
Photographer
Andrew Pickess   (find more nearby)
Image classification
Geograph (First for TL7203)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 7 September, 2005
Submitted
Wednesday, 7 September, 2005
Category
Tower   (find more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 72 03 [1000m precision]
WGS84: 51:42.2235N 0:29.6994E
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