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Monument record TR 23 NW 829 - Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-west of Hope Farm
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-west of Hope Farm. Probably armed with 40mm guns, it was manned by 414 Battery of 131 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2310 3869 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north-west of Hope Farm. Probably armed with 40mm guns, it was manned by 414 Battery of 131 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here 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