Monument record TR 13 NE 308 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl9

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Capel le Ferne. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B3/2847 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.

Location

Grid reference TR 2450 4040 (point)
Map sheet TR24SW
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish CAPEL-LE-FERNE, DOVER, 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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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 3 2024 3:27PM