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Sworn to Secrecy: Canadians on Radar, 1940-1945
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The RCAF Crest embroidered by A.R. Taylor while in a convalescent hospital in England
1 of 11 		RCAF "Sparks" Badge was worn by radar mechanics, operators and technicians, and other trades as well
2 of 11 		This victory bonds poster earned RCAF radar mechanic Haydn Llewellyn Davies a Mention in Despatches
3 of 11 		AMES Type 16 in use at RAF Greyfriars
4 of 11 		Called "window", "chaff" or "duppel", strips of metallic foil were used to jam enemy radar
5 of 11 		Large trucks helped bring men and equipment further into Europe after D-day
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Compass from an Italian aircraft. Allied airborne radar was very useful to RCAF and RAF navigators.
7 of 11 		An RCAF Frequency Indicator unit, manufactured in Canad in 1943 by Canadian Marconi
8 of 11 		An RCAF Flight Sergeant would wear this badge on the sleeve of his uniform to show his rank
9 of 11 		RCAF Flying Officer's jacket. The bars show service overseas, including in Italy and North Africa
10 of 11 		A warning on this equipment case warns technicians to remove the detonator before making repairs!
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