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In 1946, the Royal Air Force sent Certificates of Appreciation to all of the Canadian radar personnel who had served overseas with them during the war. Due to the oversight of the Canadian government, who did not want to recognize one branch of the air force over another, the certificates were never distributed. In 1989, RCAF radar veteran Robert F. Linden discovered the oversight. Thanks to his efforts, the certificates were reissued in 1996.

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First article in The Globe & Mail showing photographs of radar equipment
15 August 1945
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
The Globe and Mail, Toronto, Ontario Aug. 15, 1945, Page 13

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Radar mechanics in front of guard house at RCAF Leeming
22 February 1946
RCAF Leeming, Yorkshire, England

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum

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WAAF operator Jan Bates participated in this RAF Victory Parade at the end of the war
Circa 1946

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum
Jan Bates Collection

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Radar mechanics on H.M.T. 'Ile de France' on their way home from England
20 April 1946

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum

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After their oath of secrecy ended, these 6000 Canadian men and women were finally able to tell their families and friends about the important role they played during World War II. Unfortunately, many died before the oath of secrecy was lifted and many family members are unaware that their loved ones were involved in such an amazing and important aspect of the war. Radar technology affects us all in our daily lives - everything from weather radar, to navigation, to the magnetron that powers your microwave oven has its origins in the radar technology first discovered in the 1930s by scientists like Sir Robert Watson-Watt.

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The certificate of service lists the particulars of service, including postings and awards.
17 August 1945

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum
Allan M. Sinclair Collection

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The 1945 Radar Bulletin was printed by No. 60 Group to share the successes of new radar technology
1945

Credits:
RAF Publication by No. 60 Group No credits listed
The Secrets of Radar Museum Archives

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Several WWII radar men continued to serve in the RCAF after the war, including as instructors.
Circa 1950
RAF/RCAF Station Clinton, Clinton, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
RCAF Photograph
The Secrets of Radar Museum Archives

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W/C K.R. Patrick and radar inventor Sir Robert Watson-Watt at a BBQ in Canada after the war
1950s
Unknown Location

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum
K.R. Patrick Collection

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The first national RCAF Radar Reunion was held in 1996 in Calgary. Finally, these veterans are able to share their story. The Secrets of Radar Museum was founded in London, Ontario in 2001 to preserve and share the story of the men and women who helped to develop, build, operate and maintain radar stations, here in Canada and abroad.

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The Secrets of Radar Museum was founded by RCAF veterans and community members in London ON in 2001
Circa 2009
London, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
The Secrets of Radar Museum