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Monument record TR 13 NW 301 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl2a
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at the North-West corner of Lympne Airfield. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by `B' Battery of 428 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1269 3599 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LYMPNE, 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, pp 216 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 216.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 3 2024 3:02PM