from ‘shooting the front’ to combat istar: the … evolution of aerial intelligence and...
TRANSCRIPT
From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat ISTAR: The Evolution of Aerial ISTAR: The Evolution of Aerial
Intelligence and ReconnaissanceIntelligence and Reconnaissance
An International ConferenceAn International Conference
1515--16 April 201516 April 2015
From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat ISTAR: From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat ISTAR:
The Evolution of Aerial Intelligence and ReconnaissanceThe Evolution of Aerial Intelligence and Reconnaissance
An International Conference held at the Royal Air Force Museum in An International Conference held at the Royal Air Force Museum in
conjunction with the Royal Air Force Centre for Air Power Studiesconjunction with the Royal Air Force Centre for Air Power Studies
1515--16 April 201516 April 2015
This twoThis two--day international conference, organised in conjunction with the Royal Air Force Centre for Air day international conference, organised in conjunction with the Royal Air Force Centre for Air
Power Studies, explores the importance and evolution of aerial based reconnaissance and intelligence Power Studies, explores the importance and evolution of aerial based reconnaissance and intelligence
gathering and its effect on war. gathering and its effect on war.
From aerial observation and photographic reconnaissance in the First World War through to the From aerial observation and photographic reconnaissance in the First World War through to the
emergence of Combat ISTAR, effective intelligence gathering has been at the heart of air operations emergence of Combat ISTAR, effective intelligence gathering has been at the heart of air operations
since the earliest use of air power. This is because air power is able to provide longer, deeper and more since the earliest use of air power. This is because air power is able to provide longer, deeper and more
persistent forms of information collection. persistent forms of information collection.
Air power’s first appearance on the battlefield came when a balloon was used during the Battle of Air power’s first appearance on the battlefield came when a balloon was used during the Battle of
Fleurus in 1794 in the observation role. Furthermore, in 1914, the Royal Flying Corps’ Fleurus in 1794 in the observation role. Furthermore, in 1914, the Royal Flying Corps’ Training ManualTraining Manual
stated that, ‘The most important role of aircraft in war is reconnaissance’. More recently, the Royal Air stated that, ‘The most important role of aircraft in war is reconnaissance’. More recently, the Royal Air
Force’s capstone doctrine codified ‘Intelligence and Situational Awareness’ as one of the Service’s four Force’s capstone doctrine codified ‘Intelligence and Situational Awareness’ as one of the Service’s four
fundamental roles. fundamental roles.
As we move through the period of the centenary of the First World War and towards the 100th As we move through the period of the centenary of the First World War and towards the 100th
Anniversary of the RAF’s formation, the time is precipitate to explore the importance of aerial based Anniversary of the RAF’s formation, the time is precipitate to explore the importance of aerial based
reconnaissance and intelligence gathering and its effect on war.reconnaissance and intelligence gathering and its effect on war.
Conference OrganisersConference Organisers
Ross Mahoney (Aviation Historian, RAF Museum)Ross Mahoney (Aviation Historian, RAF Museum)
Andrew Renwick (Curator of Photographs, RAF Museum)Andrew Renwick (Curator of Photographs, RAF Museum)
RAF CAPS Directors (Mr Sebastian Cox, Dr David Jordan and Group Captain Paul Wilkins)RAF CAPS Directors (Mr Sebastian Cox, Dr David Jordan and Group Captain Paul Wilkins)
[email protected]@rafmuseum.org
Conference ProgrammeConference Programme
Day 1Day 1
Morning Morning
09:3009:30--10:0010:00 Conference RegistrationConference Registration
10:0010:00--10:1510:15 Welcome and IntroductionWelcome and Introduction——Ross Mahoney (Aviation Historian, Royal Air Force Ross Mahoney (Aviation Historian, Royal Air Force
Museum)Museum)
The Birth of ISTAR up to 1918The Birth of ISTAR up to 1918
10:1510:15--11:3511:35 Panel 1Panel 1——Conceptual Aspects of ISTAR up to 1918Conceptual Aspects of ISTAR up to 1918
Dr Richard Hallion (Independent Researcher) Dr Richard Hallion (Independent Researcher) –– ‘Eyes in the Sky: How Airmen ‘Eyes in the Sky: How Airmen
Shaped the Great War in its First Month’Shaped the Great War in its First Month’
Dr James Pugh (University of Birmingham) Dr James Pugh (University of Birmingham) –– ‘David Henderson, the Birth of the ‘David Henderson, the Birth of the
Royal Flying Corps, and the Development of its Reconnaissance Capabilities’Royal Flying Corps, and the Development of its Reconnaissance Capabilities’
Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Schnakenberg (University of Birmingham) Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Schnakenberg (University of Birmingham) –– ‘―We must ‘―We must
expect history to repeat itself": Great Britain's use of Intelligence in Support of Aerial expect history to repeat itself": Great Britain's use of Intelligence in Support of Aerial
Warfare during World War I’ Warfare during World War I’
11:3511:35--12:0012:00 RefreshmentsRefreshments
12:00:13:0012:00:13:00 Panel 2APanel 2A——Operational Aspects of ISTAR up to 1918Operational Aspects of ISTAR up to 1918
Stuart Hadaway (Air Historical Branch) Stuart Hadaway (Air Historical Branch) –– ‘Hard Lying in the Levant’‘Hard Lying in the Levant’
Colonel (ret'd) Terry Finnegan (Independent Researcher) Colonel (ret'd) Terry Finnegan (Independent Researcher) –– ‘The Guts of ‘The Guts of Shooting Shooting
the Frontthe Front’’
12:0012:00--13:0013:00 Panel 2BPanel 2B——Experiencing ISTAR up to 1918Experiencing ISTAR up to 1918
Belinda Day (Royal Air Force Museum) Belinda Day (Royal Air Force Museum) –– ‘Exploring Aircrew Accounts of Royal ‘Exploring Aircrew Accounts of Royal
Flying Corps Reconnaissance on the Western Front’Flying Corps Reconnaissance on the Western Front’
Adam Sutch (Independent Scholar) Adam Sutch (Independent Scholar) –– ‘Frederick Charles Laws, his influence upon, ‘Frederick Charles Laws, his influence upon,
and contribution to, British Aerial Photographic Capabilities during the First and Second and contribution to, British Aerial Photographic Capabilities during the First and Second
World War’ World War’
13:0013:00--14:3014:30 LunchLunch
Maturing ISTAR Capabilities from 1918 to 1945Maturing ISTAR Capabilities from 1918 to 1945
14:3014:30--15:5015:50 Panel 3Panel 3——Conceptual Aspects of ISTAR’s Maturing Capabilities from 1918 to 1945Conceptual Aspects of ISTAR’s Maturing Capabilities from 1918 to 1945
Dr Christopher Rein (USAF Air Command and Staff College) Dr Christopher Rein (USAF Air Command and Staff College) –– ‘From "Observation" ‘From "Observation"
to "Tactical Reconnaissance": The Development of American Battlefield ISR in World to "Tactical Reconnaissance": The Development of American Battlefield ISR in World
War II’War II’
Martin James (Historian, Royal Australian Air Force) Martin James (Historian, Royal Australian Air Force) –– ‘RAAF ISR Operations in the ‘RAAF ISR Operations in the
South West Pacific Area of Operations’South West Pacific Area of Operations’
Allan Williams (National Collection of Aerial Photography) Allan Williams (National Collection of Aerial Photography) –– ‘Operation ‘Operation
CROSSBOW’ CROSSBOW’
15:5015:50--16:1516:15 RefreshmentsRefreshments
16:1516:15--17:1517:15 Panel 4APanel 4A——Operational Aspects of ISTAR from 1918 to 1945Operational Aspects of ISTAR from 1918 to 1945
Clive Richards (Independent Researcher) Clive Richards (Independent Researcher) –– ‘Eagle‘Eagle--eyed or Short Sighted?: RAF eyed or Short Sighted?: RAF
Strategic and Tactical Reconnaissance Support for the British Army before, during and Strategic and Tactical Reconnaissance Support for the British Army before, during and
after the Battle of France’after the Battle of France’
Squadron Leader James Owen (Royal Australian Air Force) Squadron Leader James Owen (Royal Australian Air Force) –– ‘Aerial Intelligence ‘Aerial Intelligence
during the Battles of El Alamein’ during the Battles of El Alamein’
16:1516:15--17:1517:15 Panel 4BPanel 4B——ISTAR Techniques and Responses from 1918 to 1945ISTAR Techniques and Responses from 1918 to 1945
Andrew Renwick (Royal Air Force Museum) Andrew Renwick (Royal Air Force Museum) –– ‘RAF Aerial Photography: The ‘RAF Aerial Photography: The
Wilderness Years’Wilderness Years’
Dr James Robinson (Queen’s University Belfast) Dr James Robinson (Queen’s University Belfast) –– ‘Surveying the ‘Conspicuous’: ‘Surveying the ‘Conspicuous’:
Aerial Intelligence and the Work of the 'Camofleur', 1936Aerial Intelligence and the Work of the 'Camofleur', 1936--1945’ 1945’
17:1517:15--18:0018:00 Historical Keynote: Dr Sebastian Ritchie (Air Historical Branch) Historical Keynote: Dr Sebastian Ritchie (Air Historical Branch) -- ‘Allied Air ‘Allied Air
Reconnaissance in Operation MARKET GARDEN, September 1944’ Reconnaissance in Operation MARKET GARDEN, September 1944’
Conference ProgrammeConference Programme
Day 1Day 1
AfternoonAfternoon
Conference ProgrammeConference Programme
Day 2Day 2
MorningMorning
09:3009:30--10:0010:00 RegistrationRegistration
Modern ISTAR Challenges, 1945 to 2010Modern ISTAR Challenges, 1945 to 2010
10:0010:00--11:2011:20 Panel 5Panel 5——Conceptual Aspects of Modern ISTAR, 1945 to 2010Conceptual Aspects of Modern ISTAR, 1945 to 2010
Roger Arditti (Brunel University) Roger Arditti (Brunel University) –– ‘The View from Above: How the RAF Provided a ‘The View from Above: How the RAF Provided a
Strategic Vision for Operational Intelligence during the Malayan Emergency’Strategic Vision for Operational Intelligence during the Malayan Emergency’
Viktoriya Fedorchak (University of Hull) Viktoriya Fedorchak (University of Hull) –– ‘The Development of Intelligence and ‘The Development of Intelligence and
ISTAR Role of Air Power: RAF Doctrinal Discourse’ISTAR Role of Air Power: RAF Doctrinal Discourse’
Dr Tamir Libel (University of Trier) Dr Tamir Libel (University of Trier) –– ‘Hunters of Collectors?: The Evolution of UAV ‘Hunters of Collectors?: The Evolution of UAV
Intelligence Missions in the Israeli Air Force’ Intelligence Missions in the Israeli Air Force’
11:2011:20--11:4511:45 RefreshmentsRefreshments
11:4511:45--12:4512:45 Panel 6APanel 6A——Operational Aspects of Modern ISTAR, 1945 to 2010Operational Aspects of Modern ISTAR, 1945 to 2010
Dr Richard Mayne (Royal Canadian Air Force Office of History and Heritage) Dr Richard Mayne (Royal Canadian Air Force Office of History and Heritage) --
‘Revolutions in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR): The Emergence ‘Revolutions in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR): The Emergence
of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Modern Long Range Patrol Capability’of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Modern Long Range Patrol Capability’
Professor Alejandro Amendolara (Argentine Institute for Military History) Professor Alejandro Amendolara (Argentine Institute for Military History) –– ‘A ‘A
Fleet Too Far: The Argentine Long Range Aerial Intelligence and Reconnaissance dur-Fleet Too Far: The Argentine Long Range Aerial Intelligence and Reconnaissance dur-
ing the South Atlantic Conflict in 1982’ ing the South Atlantic Conflict in 1982’
11:4511:45--12:4512:45 Panel 6BPanel 6B——Owning and Applying ISTAR in the Modern Era, 1945Owning and Applying ISTAR in the Modern Era, 1945--20102010
Professor Philip Davies (Brunel University) Professor Philip Davies (Brunel University) –– ‘The Birth, Evolution and ‘The Birth, Evolution and
Transfiguration of JARIC: RAF Custodianship of a Principal Intelligence Discipline, Transfiguration of JARIC: RAF Custodianship of a Principal Intelligence Discipline,
19471947--2013’2013’
Lieutenant Baptiste ColomLieutenant Baptiste Colom--YY--Canals (Research Centre of the French Air Force) Canals (Research Centre of the French Air Force) ––
‘Aerial Intelligence in French Foreign Operations, 1962‘Aerial Intelligence in French Foreign Operations, 1962--1986: The Birth of a Strategic 1986: The Birth of a Strategic
Perception?’ Perception?’
Conference ProgrammeConference Programme
Day 2Day 2
Afternoon Afternoon
12:4512:45--14:1514:15 LunchLunch
Now and the Future, 2010 to 2035Now and the Future, 2010 to 2035
14:1514:15--15:3515:35 Panel 7Panel 7——Now and the Future, 2010 to 2035: An RAF PerspectiveNow and the Future, 2010 to 2035: An RAF Perspective
Group Captain Paul Wilkins (Director Defence Studies, Royal Air Force) Group Captain Paul Wilkins (Director Defence Studies, Royal Air Force) ––
‘Introduction’‘Introduction’
Wing Commander Rob O’Dell (Royal Air Force) Wing Commander Rob O’Dell (Royal Air Force) –– ‘A Platform focussed view of ISR ‘A Platform focussed view of ISR
in the Future’in the Future’
Squadron Leader Andrew Payne (Royal Air Force) Squadron Leader Andrew Payne (Royal Air Force) –– ‘It’s the data stupid...An output ‘It’s the data stupid...An output
focussed view of ISR ‘focussed view of ISR ‘
Squadron Leader Keith Dear (Royal Air Force) Squadron Leader Keith Dear (Royal Air Force) –– ‘Emerging Concepts for the ‘Emerging Concepts for the
Employment of ISTAR in the 21st Century ‘Employment of ISTAR in the 21st Century ‘
15:3515:35--16:0016:00 RefreshmentsRefreshments
16:0016:00--16:3016:30 Panel 7Panel 7——Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session
16:3016:30--17:1517:15 Contemporary KeynoteContemporary Keynote——Air Commodore Jeff Portlock (ISTAR Force Air Commodore Jeff Portlock (ISTAR Force
Commander, Royal Air Force) Commander, Royal Air Force) -- ‘A Practitioner’s Perspective’‘A Practitioner’s Perspective’
17:1517:15--17:3017:30 Concluding CommentsConcluding Comments——RAF CAPS Directors (Mr Sebastian Cox, Dr David Jordan RAF CAPS Directors (Mr Sebastian Cox, Dr David Jordan
and Group Captain Paul Wilkins)and Group Captain Paul Wilkins)
17:3017:30 End of Conference End of Conference (Museum open until 18:00)(Museum open until 18:00)
N.B. Please note that the programme is subject to change.N.B. Please note that the programme is subject to change.
Directions to the RAF Museum LondonDirections to the RAF Museum London
By RoadBy Road
By Road Only 30 minutes from Central London. Follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1 By Road Only 30 minutes from Central London. Follow the brown and white tourist signs from M25, M1
(Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads. (Junction 4 Southbound), A41, A5 and North Circular (A406) roads.
SatNav UsersSatNav Users
Currently several SatNav systems have incorrectly indexed our postcode which means that people are Currently several SatNav systems have incorrectly indexed our postcode which means that people are
being told that they have arrived at their destination whilst they are still on the M1. As a result we being told that they have arrived at their destination whilst they are still on the M1. As a result we
recommend that rather than typing our postcode into your SatNav system that you input our road name recommend that rather than typing our postcode into your SatNav system that you input our road name
‘Grahame Park Way’. If this does not work we suggest putting in the postcode ‘Grahame Park Way’. If this does not work we suggest putting in the postcode NW9 5QWNW9 5QW which will which will
direct you to the small industrial estate that is located next to the Museum.direct you to the small industrial estate that is located next to the Museum.
By BusBy Bus
Route 303 passes the entrance to the Museum. Look at the entire route on the TFL website (Route 303 passes the entrance to the Museum. Look at the entire route on the TFL website (http://http://
www.tfl.gov.uk/www.tfl.gov.uk/) The 303 stops outside the exit of Colindale Underground station and the Museum.) The 303 stops outside the exit of Colindale Underground station and the Museum.
By UndergroundBy Underground
The Museum is situated close to Colindale Underground on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line. The Museum is situated close to Colindale Underground on the Edgware branch of the Northern Line.
Please alight at Colindale, not Hendon Central. Colindale is in Zone 4.Please alight at Colindale, not Hendon Central. Colindale is in Zone 4.
By RailBy Rail
Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest rail station and is a 20 minute walk away. You can also get the 303 bus Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest rail station and is a 20 minute walk away. You can also get the 303 bus
from the station to the Museum. The station is on the Luton/Kings Cross/Thameslink line.from the station to the Museum. The station is on the Luton/Kings Cross/Thameslink line.
By AirBy Air
Nearest airports are:Nearest airports are:
Heathrow Heathrow -- 26 km26 km
City City -- 28 km28 km
Luton Luton -- 39 km39 km
Gatwick Gatwick -- 57km57km
Local HotelsLocal Hotels
Here is a list of local hotels that offer a prearranged bed and breakfast rate to guests attending an event Here is a list of local hotels that offer a prearranged bed and breakfast rate to guests attending an event
at the Royal Air Force Museum. at the Royal Air Force Museum.
Hendon Hall HotelHendon Hall Hotel
Ashley Lane, Hendon, NW4 1HFAshley Lane, Hendon, NW4 1HF
0845 072 7448 0845 072 7448
http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/http://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/
hotels/hendonhotels/hendon--hall/hall/
5 5 -- 10 minute drive10 minute drive
Complimentary car parkingComplimentary car parking
Complimentary WiComplimentary Wi--Fi Fi
£114.00 Bed and Breakfast £114.00 Bed and Breakfast
Quote ‘Royal Air Force Museum’Quote ‘Royal Air Force Museum’
Best WesternBest Western-- Palm HotelPalm Hotel
64 64 –– 76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL 76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
020 8455 5220020 8455 5220
http://www.palmhoteluk.com/http://www.palmhoteluk.com/
10 minute drive 10 minute drive
Complimentary WiComplimentary Wi--FiFi
24/7 bar service24/7 bar service
From £85.00 Bed and Breakfast From £85.00 Bed and Breakfast
Quote ‘RAF Museum’Quote ‘RAF Museum’
Local HotelsLocal Hotels
Holiday Inn London Holiday Inn London -- Brent CrossBrent Cross
Tilling Road, Brent Cross, NW2 1LP Tilling Road, Brent Cross, NW2 1LP
0871 972 90940871 972 9094
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/london/bregc/http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/london/bregc/
hoteldetailhoteldetail
10 minute drive 10 minute drive
Complimentary shuttle bus to Brent Cross Complimentary shuttle bus to Brent Cross
Underground StationUnderground Station
From £120.00 Bed and BreakfastFrom £120.00 Bed and Breakfast
Use the link below to book;Use the link below to book;
http://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?http://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?
path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&hotelCode=BRpath=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&hotelCode=BR
EGC&rateCode=ILCZX&_PMID=99502056&corpNum=1EGC&rateCode=ILCZX&_PMID=99502056&corpNum=1
0018845700188457
Below is a list of other local hotels arranged in order of their approximate distance from the Museum. Below is a list of other local hotels arranged in order of their approximate distance from the Museum.
Premier Inn Premier Inn –– London HendonLondon Hendon Hyde House, Hendon, NW9 6LHHyde House, Hendon, NW9 6LH
0871 527 94500871 527 9450 55-- 10 minute drive10 minute drive
The Pillar HotelThe Pillar Hotel 19 Brent Street, Brent Cross, NW4 2EU 19 Brent Street, Brent Cross, NW4 2EU
020 8457 4000020 8457 4000 10 minute drive 10 minute drive
Kingsland HotelKingsland Hotel Kingsbury Circle, Kingsbury, NW9 9RRKingsbury Circle, Kingsbury, NW9 9RR
020 8206 0666020 8206 0666 10 minute drive 10 minute drive
Holiday Inn Express London Holiday Inn Express London –– Golders GreenGolders Green 58 Regents Park Road, N3 3JN 58 Regents Park Road, N3 3JN
020 8371 6060020 8371 6060 10 minute drive10 minute drive
Ramada Ramada –– London North M1London North M1 Between Jct 2 Between Jct 2 –– 4, Gateway Services, NW7 3HU 4, Gateway Services, NW7 3HU
020 890 6700020 890 6700 10 10 –– 15 minute drive15 minute drive
Premier Inn Premier Inn –– London Wembley StadiumLondon Wembley Stadium 151 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HQ 151 Wembley Park Drive, HA9 8HQ
0871 527 86820871 527 8682 15 minute drive15 minute drive
Premier Inn Premier Inn –– London ElstreeLondon Elstree Warwick Road, Elstree, WD6 1USWarwick Road, Elstree, WD6 1US
0871 527 86540871 527 8654 15 minute drive15 minute drive
Hilton Hilton –– London WembleyLondon Wembley Lakeside Way, Wembley, HA9 0BU Lakeside Way, Wembley, HA9 0BU
020 8150 8090020 8150 8090 15 15 –– 20 minute drive20 minute drive
Booking FormBooking Form
From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat ISTAR: From ‘Shooting the Front’ to Combat ISTAR:
The Evolution of Aerial Intelligence and ReconnaissanceThe Evolution of Aerial Intelligence and Reconnaissance
Wednesday 15 April to Thursday 16 April 2015Wednesday 15 April to Thursday 16 April 2015
Royal Air Force Museum LondonRoyal Air Force Museum London
Name(s)Name(s) …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
OrganisationOrganisation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
AddressAddress ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Conference Fees Conference Fees (includes lunch and refreshments on both days)(includes lunch and refreshments on both days)
Please enter the number of places required in the appropriate boxes below.Please enter the number of places required in the appropriate boxes below.
Delegate Fee: £70Delegate Fee: £70 Speaker Fee: £35Speaker Fee: £35
Special Dietary Requirements:Special Dietary Requirements: ………………………………………………………………………………
PaymentPayment
I enclose a cheque (in Sterling, drawn on a British bank account, made payable to the Royal Air Force I enclose a cheque (in Sterling, drawn on a British bank account, made payable to the Royal Air Force
Museum) for £……Museum) for £……
Credit Card PaymentCredit Card Payment
SignatureSignature ……………………………………………..…………………………………………….. DateDate ……………………………………………..……………………………………………..
Please complete this form Please complete this form enclosing payment enclosing payment and send by Monday 13 April 2015 to:and send by Monday 13 April 2015 to:
Ross Mahoney, Aviation Historian, Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LLRoss Mahoney, Aviation Historian, Royal Air Force Museum, Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL
Tel: Tel: 020 8358 4908020 8358 4908 Email.Email. [email protected]@rafmuseum.org
Card Type:……………………………………………..Card Type:…………………………………………….. Card Number:………………………………………….Card Number:………………………………………….
Security Code:…………………………………………Security Code:………………………………………… Start Date (Solo cards):……………………………….Start Date (Solo cards):……………………………….
Issue Number (Switch only):…………………………Issue Number (Switch only):………………………… Expiry Date:…………………………………………….Expiry Date:…………………………………………….
To pay by bank transfers please contact us for further details. To pay by bank transfers please contact us for further details.
TelephoneTelephone ……………………………………………………………………………… EmailEmail ……………………………………………….……………………………………………….