Monument record TR 13 NE 314 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl2c

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-east of Sandling Park. 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 1519 3710 (point)
Map sheet TR13NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish SALTWOOD, 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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2024 3:02PM