Originally Posted by
MightyGem
A bit of a shot in the dark here, but I'm trying to find information for some elderly friends regarding their father, a William Wilkinson.
He worked for Shorts Aircraft in the 30s and 40s and served in the Army during the war. By their accounts, he was involved in the installation of the first radar set in an aircraft.
Initial internet search doesn't come up with anything concrete, so if anyone has any knowledge or links, that would be much appreciated.
I have no personal knowledge to offer, but I wonder if the attached link to the
MALVERN RADAR AND TECHNOLOGY HISTORY SOCIETY may be helpful, vide
https://mraths.org.uk
Jack