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> 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