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The Dowding System (named after its architect, Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding 1882 - 1970) was Britain's pioneering integrated air defense system during the Second World War. The system incorporated advanced radar technology, robust communication networks, and centralized command and control structures to defend against German air raids. Its main elements included radar stations for early warning, filter rooms to process radar data, and operations rooms to direct fighter interceptions. Sector control rooms coordinated air defense operations, while group headquarters oversaw multiple sectors. The Chain Home radar network provided long-range detection of enemy aircraft, extending Britain's early warning capabilities. Centrally controlled fighter squadrons were then deployed to intercept enemy raids and protect key targets.
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