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Monument record TR 02 SE 257 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Ll39
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Lydd. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 2889 RAF Regiment when it was deployed here on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0609 1899 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR01NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, p214 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. p214.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 3 2024 1:24PM