Arnold Frederic Wilkins

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Arnold Frederic Wilkins O.B.E., (born February 1907; died August 5, 1985) was a pioneer in developing the use of radar.

He was the son of John Knowles Wilkins of Chester and was educated at The King's School, Chester and St. John's College, Cambridge.

Usually known as 'Skip' Wilkins.

His memoirs were written in 1976 and lodged in Churchill College Library, Cambridge.

[edit] Further reading

  • Colin Latham and Anne Stobbs, The Birth of British Radar: The Memoirs of Arnold 'Skip' Wilkins, Speedwell for the Defence Electronics History Society 2006, ISBN 0953716627
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