Monument record TR 13 NE 308 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl8

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-east of Saltwood. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR192383 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.

Location

Grid reference TR 1620 3620 (point)
Map sheet TR13NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish SALTWOOD, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-east of Saltwood. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR192383 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.


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

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  • <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 3:25PM