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Monument record TR 34 SE 442 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at St Margarets Bay.
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at St Margarets Bay. This was armed with eight 20mm guns, and was manned by H2/2883 RAF Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR371446 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3703 4461 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARGARET’S AT CLIFFE, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at St Margarets Bay. This was armed with eight 20mm guns, and was manned by H2/2883 RAF Regiment when it was redeployed here from 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 10:05AM