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RADAR APPRECIATION - HONG KONG & NEW TERRITORIES
A tour was made between 24th and 27th November, 1945, of ng Kong Island with a view to siting of A.ME, S, stations to give aizquate coverage for high and low flying aircraft and shipping.
Sites recomended:-
(a)
HOUNT KELLETT.
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4th cortain works services (as detailed Hight 1,700 roet. belo) carried out, this site is considered satisfactory for to the installation of a type 57 equipraent 9 A.X.E. S. 14065,
The coverage is give low flying and shipping coverage. estimated to be all round, with the possibility of one or two narrow gaps.
This can only be determined during operation, The approach is good, and accommodation is available within easy reach.
Several unoccupied houses are adjacent to the site and when essential repairs are carried out will be highly Datisfactory. The nearest house is approximately 100 feet below the peak where the approach road ends.
Recommendations.
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That the peak .. levelled, to an extent that the height ic reduced approximately 15-20 which will then produce a reasonable area for the installation of the Radar equipment. The Radar equipment may be trailer typo, thus additional space is required for manoeuvoring of the prino mover.
That a road be constructed to the peak to permit the Radar vehicle being driven on to the site.
That investigation be made regarding main power supply total requirements 10 KVA power supply has been installed in the past, and transformer station is located opposite the now defunct hospital.
PING SHAN.
Should be satisfactory without large scale development. angle of coverage is yet to be determined.
KAI TAK
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There is only one suitable site in the Kai Tak area to provide CCI facilities. This site is in the area between N../S.E. airstrip, R. A.F. / transmitting site and the old Japano Be The site has been confirmed with flying control building.
O.C., R.A.F. Kai Tak, with one stipulation that the site must not be nearer than 300 feet to the edge of the landing strip. This is satisfactory for the Radar requirements.
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