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Fylingdales

Visitors to the picturesque and remote Snod Hill in North Yorkshire are often surprised at the giant truncated pyramid that marks the whereabouts of the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) radar at "RAF" Fylingdales.

One thing that may not be so obvious is that this system is probably the most significant strategic installation in Yorkshire and is of direct relevance to plans for the United States’ Ballistic Missile Defence system. Find out more about Fylingdales, the threat it poses to Yorkshire and the UK, its key role in aggresive foreign policy, and the campaign against it.

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Introduction

Fylingdales is one of 5 Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radars around the world, which together scan huge area's.

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The 1992 Upgrade

In the last few years a gigantic pyramid has replaced the once familiar golf balls.

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The ABM Treaty

The Fylingdales upgrade was met with opposition, as many considered it to breach the Anti Ballistic Missile Treaty.

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Campaign History

Peace campaigners in Yorkshire have long recognised the role of RAF Fylingdales as a major component in US war strategy.

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Its Role

Why was the United States so interested in developing the system at Fylingdales?

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False Alarms

The BMEWS and SDI systems means that Fylingdales forms a crucial part of a war machine on a hair trigger.

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Is the Radar Safe?

With a detailed safety booklet and guide given to visitors upon entry to the site, can the radar be considered safe?