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Monument record TR 24 SW 114 - 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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Full Description
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.
<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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Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 10:05AM