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Pamela's war – 'radar girl' who scanned the skies for Nazi aircraft

The Chester Chronicle

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July 10, 2025

Now aged 101, Pamela McAlpine, inset, right, served as a radar operator during the Second World War. Her primary role was monitoring mid-distance radar, on the alert for enemy aircraft

- BY STAFF REPORTER

Pamela's war – 'radar girl' who scanned the skies for Nazi aircraft

A CHESTER care home has revealed the remarkable story of resident Pamela McAlpine, a 101-year-old who served as a radar operator during the Second World War.

Born on December 28, 1923, Pamela joined the Army at the tender age of 17 without her parents’ knowledge, driven by a sense of duty.

As a “radar girl”, she played a vital role in defending the nation.

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