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How did Park and Dowding prepare UK's air defence?

  • Devised new aircraft

  • Created new training programs

  • Devised tactics & management strategies

  • Initiated public awareness programs

Answer

In response to the pressing need to bolster the security of the United Kingdom's airspace, Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding and his subordinate Keith Park devised a comprehensive strategy that encompassed innovative tactics and meticulous management techniques. This strategic framework constituted the backbone of Britain's air defence system and played a pivotal role in neutralizing the formidable German air force, particularly during the pivotal Battle of Britain.
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