The Royal Signals Museum, in partnership with the Cold War Network, is proud to announce a free online webinar exploring two of the most significant British Army communications systems of the Cold War era: BRUIN and Ptarmigan.
Taking place via Eventbrite, this special event will feature expert insights from Lt Col (Retd) Jim Ross and Maj (Retd) Phil McGiveron, who will delve into the development, deployment, and strategic importance of BRUIN and Ptarmigan.
BRUIN was the first mobile trunk network used by the British Army, entering service in 1968 and remaining operational until 1985. Meanwhile, Ptarmigan, its digital successor, revolutionised battlefield communications by enabling secure, encrypted voice and data exchange across the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR).
In addition to these key systems, the webinar will also feature fascinating presentations on:
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The Wartime Broadcast Service – a vital, secret element of British resilience planning during the Cold War.
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Field Station Berlin at Teufelsberg – the iconic listening station used for intercepting Warsaw Pact communications.
This event is co-hosted by the Cold War Network, an initiative born from a research project at Leeds Beckett University, which brings together scholars, historians, and curators with a shared interest in the Cold War period.
Book to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cold-war-communications-tickets-1031339172227
