This volume reveals how a team of mainly young scientists and engineers played a crucial role in enabling Britain to outwit the onslaught of Nazi bombers during World War II. They were the developers of radar.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]) and index.

Foreword by Sir Bernard Lovell, OBE, LL. D, D. Sc., FRS -- Preface by Anne Stobbs -- Introduction by Colin Latham -- Background to the formation of TRE by Dr W.H. Penley, CB, CBE -- Photographic records of wartime radars -- The reminiscences -- Epilogue; the Radar Memorial at Goodrich by Dr E.H. Putley.