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Old 22nd Jun 2012, 03:25
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Robert Cooper
 
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Stanbridge was my first posting after the Apprentices in 1956, and brings back some memories. It was the main communications center and circuit control for the CAF global network. HF Transmitter sites were at Greatwoth, Eddlesborough, and Weyhill. Receiver sites were at Stoke Hammond and Chicksands. There was insufficient accommodation at Stanbridge itself, so most folks were living in nissen huts at Bletchley. Had to catch a 3-tonner to work and back for shift changes.

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