Birth of Robert Watson-Watt
Birth of Robert Watson-Watt
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Robert Watson-Watt Biography and Timeline
Follow Robert Watson-Watt through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Robert Watson-Watt, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1892–1937Years on this page
1892
1935
Daventry Experiment
Demonstrates aircraft detection using a BBC transmitter signal.
Role range: 1935-1935
Radar Demonstration
Proposes and demonstrates aircraft detection using reflected radio signals.
Role range: 1935-1935
1936
Bawdsey Research Station
Radar research moves to Bawdsey for full-scale development.
Role range: 1936-1939
1937
Chain Home Trial
Chain Home stations are tested as an early-warning network.
Role range: 1935-1939
Records, sources and methodology
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