The small radar unit 'at the top of Cardigan Bay' was presumably Llanbedr, which would launch a drone (Firefly/Meteor/Sea Vixen/Jindivik) then pass the ident to Aberporth Radar.
This airfield was considerably larger than Aberporth and I think the main runway was re-inforced as Jindiviks used to land on a skid, the undercarriage being jettisoned on takeoff.
Llanbedr also had a Precision Approach Radar and I believe every drone landing was 'talked down' using this.
I've often wondered if the occupants of the caravan site just south east of Llanbedr were aware of these unmanned aircraft activities; a set of Jindivik wheels would probably do quite a bit of damage to a caravan.
Last edited by chevvron; 26th Oct 2012 at 09:01.