History
Initially it was equipped as a Type21 Radar Convoy with one Radar Type13, one Radar Type14, VHF cabin, Control Centre and diesel power unit. One Type15 radar was added in February 1955. On August 8, 1954, the equipment was moved to a site on the Jabal-Az-Zaban plateau about 4 miles from the camp.
The Type21 Convoy was removed in August 1955 and replaced by a Type E Convoy. The technical equipment of the now enlarged unit comprised six radar aerials, (three Type 13's, one 14Mk7, one 14Mk8, one Type15), two Control Centres RV510, four Cable Carriers RV540, three diesel-powered alternator sets RV550 and VHF facilities. Each Control Centre contained two PPI consoles, two range/altitude consoles, aerial controls, fighter plotting board and communications. All of this equipment plus the workshop, stores and Unit Administration offices was built on Leyland lorry and trailer chassis.
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