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Monument record TR 14 SE 251 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery South of Exte
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery South of Exted. This was armed with eight 20mm guns, and was manned by H2/2883 RAF Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR371446 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1669 4379 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR14SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ELHAM, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery South of Exted. This was armed with eight 20mm guns, and was manned by H2/2883 RAF Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR371446 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 217, 222 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945. pp 217, 222.
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Record last edited
Apr 29 2025 10:06AM