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Monument record TQ 73 SW 69 - Kentish Gun Belt Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery 87
Summary
Site of temporary light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hawkhurst which was occupied from 24th-27th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed to sites which already had adequate troop accommodation, and it was manned by 95 Regiment of 102 Brigade. This was one of 38 sites which were redeployed within 4 days of being set up.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7450 3200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ73SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of temporary light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hawkhurst which was occupied from 24th-27th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed to sites which already had adequate troop accommodation, and it was manned by 95 Regiment of 102 Brigade. This was one of 38 sites which were redeployed within 4 days of being set up. (1)
<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX23707 Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.
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Record last edited
Jan 29 2026 11:13AM