Poignant art unveiled at Port of Dover for VE Day and RADAR anniversaries

A POIGNANT art installation has been unveiled at the Port of Dover to mark the anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and the invention of RADAR.

- By OLIVER LEWIS

The artwork, titled Echoes, is inspired by the acoustic sound mirrors that lined England’s south coast as the Second World War loomed.

Created by the charity Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) and artist Martin Barraud, the sculpture stands as a reminder of a crucial early technological advancement.

These acoustic sound mirrors were vital precursors to RADAR, which played a key role in defending the nation and had a significant impact on the outcome of the war.

Known as ‘listening ears, the mirrors provided early warning of incoming enemy aircraft and airships poised to attack coastal towns.

The installation, which stands at three-by-three metres, has been made from a type of steel which naturally corrodes over time creating a rust effect, similar to the ‘Angel of the North.

And its launch also coincides with the celebrations for Victory in Europe Day that takes place on Thursday May 8.