Monument record TR 13 SW 175 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl1

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Folkestone Racecourse, Stanford. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B/2877 RAF Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.

Location

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County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish DYMCHURCH, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 216 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 216.

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2024 3:01PM