Radar Museum / STP Distelfink

by , KilroyTrip

Because of its altitude, at the end of 1942 the town was equipped with a radar "long range" to inform headquarters of any landing attempt in the region.
Detection station of the Luftwaffe completed in 1943, the "Distelfink" consisted of 5 radars and numerous shelters.
Address: Route Basly, 14440 Douvres-la-Délivrande
Telephone: 02 31 37 74 43
Photo credit Julie Grasset et Brice Monroig

Because of its altitude, at the end of 1942 the town was equipped with a radar long range to inform headquarters of any landing attempt in the region.Detection station of the Luftwaffe completed in 1943, the Distelfink consisted of 5 radars and numerous shelters. Address: Route Basly, 14440 Douvres-la-Délivrande Telephone: 02 31 37 74 43Photo credit Julie Grasset et Brice Monroig