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Boffin is a British slang term for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific research and development. A "boffin" was viewed by some in the regular military or government services as odd, quirky or peculiar, though quite bright and essential to helping in the war effort through having and developing the key ideas leading to transformative military capabilities.[1][2]
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^Watson Watt, Sir Robert Alexander (1957). Three steps to victory: A personal account by Radar's greatest pioneer. Odham's Press. pp. 201/2.
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