Pictures of RAF Watton
Welcome! My name is Julian Horn and since around 1987 I have been researching and recording the history of RAF Watton, in Norfolk, England.
In that time I have met many men and women who have served here since the station opened in 1939. Without exception, they have all made a unique impression on me and motivated me to try and tell as much of their story as I can in an accessible and enjoyable way to honour the memory of some of very brave people.
I hope you find this channel informative and, if just one visitor remembers the sacrifice made by so many over the years, perhaps we will be one step closer towards living in peace.
Over and Out! The Last of the Air Traffic Control Radar Units - Border Radar at RAF Watton.
Border Radar Closure Report By BBC Look East 27th November 1992
Meteor WS807 Border Gate Guard at Border Radar Removal
Last Look Inside and Outside at Border Radar on Closure Day
Final Rehearsal of the Closure Ceremony for Border Radar
Gliding from RAF Watton in 2002. My daughter is my pilot for my first glider flight!
RAF Watton 2003 - Gates Now Closed. By Mr Frank Hurrell
The Recovery of Blenheim R3821 - Please read description!
Bill Magrath MM tells his story of the 13/8/40 Aalborg Raid, & subsequent escape from POW & home run
The Doomed Squadron (Den Dømte Eskadrille)
The Demise of The Type 82 Radar (Eastern Radar)
A Guided Tour of RAF Watton as it stood in 1988.