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Monument Update
Watson Watt tribute taking shape : 19 Jun 2009
Watson-Watt Society finalise model of memorial
A SMALL bronze model of the intended memorial for Robert
Watson-Watt under commission by Scottish Artist
Press & Journal : 26 Mar 2009
Brechin to pay homage to wartime son
Sir Robert Watson-Watt’s chain home radar system played
crucial WWII role
Independent : 2 Nov 2006
Campaign to put unsung hero of Second World
War back on radar
He was the man who helped win the Battle of Britain and
whose invention went on to lay the foundations for a host of
modern life-saving technologies
Civil Aviation - Flight : 26 Feb 1946
Informal Radar Conference
Applying wartime navigational aids to civil aviation -
European delegates at London discussions
3 June 2009
It was agreed that the selected Artist would be Alan
Herriot. It was also agreed to proceed with a sample
Maquette in bronze. Pictures of the Maquette will be
uploaded to the website on the Monument page when
available. read more >>