RAF Oxenhope Moor explained

RAF Oxenhope Moor
Used:1942–1970
Location:Yorkshire, England
Controlledby:Royal Air Force
Condition:demolished
Map Type:West Yorkshire
Coordinates:53.7913°N -1.984°W

RAF Oxenhope Moor was a British Second World War radio station, located on Cock Hill Moor near the village of Oxenhope in Yorkshire.[1] It was known by a number of different names, including Oxenhope Laboratory, Oxenhope Radar Station and Oxenhope Weather Station.

The station was built during the Second World War and was used as part of the GEE navigation system (started in March 1942) used to guide bombers to their targets in Europe. The station was maintained by the RAF as No. 585 Signals Unit until 1970,[2] and was then taken over by the University of Bradford.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wood. Steven. Palmer. Ian. Oxenhope & Stanbury through time. 2009. Amberley. Stroud. 978-1848685239. 49.
  2. 26 March 1970 . Gee Chain Closure . . 97 . 3185 . 536. Reed Business Information Ltd. 1 January 2010.
  3. Web site: Former RAF radar station to be bulldozed . 16 October 2008 . Hebden Bridge Times . 1 January 2010.