Princess Anne in Brechin to Unveil Statue to ‘Father of Radar’ Sir Robert Watson

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A tribute to an Angus inventor who helped win the Battle of Britain has been given royal approval.  Princess Anne officially unveiled a statue to "father of radar" Sir Robert Watson-Watt in Brechin, before crowds of residents, schoolchildren and invited guests.

Sir Robert led the team of scientists who gave the Royal Air Force a fighting chance against the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.

After years of planning and fund-raising by the Watson-Watt Society for Brechin's first public statue, the town finally has a "fitting" tribute to one of its famed sons.

More: Princess Anne in Brechin to unveil statue to ?father of radar? Sir Robert Watson-Watt - Angus & The Mearns / Local / News / The Courier

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