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Monument record TR 13 NW 303 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl3
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery south of Pedlinge. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by `C' Battery of 428 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR131374 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment. NB record TR 13 NW 304 also claims to be Battery Dl3
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1360 3520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SALTWOOD, 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