The Birth of Radar

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February 26, 1935. Scottish physicist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrates how radar can detect aircraft, a breakthrough that proves decisive in World War Two. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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