Monument record TR 01 NE 280 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Rl54

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Walkers Outland. This was armed with 20mm guns, and was manned by 481 Battery of 98 Anti Aircraft Regiment when deployed on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the Rye Section of 57 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.

Location

Grid reference TR 0600 1920 (point)
Map sheet TR01NE
County KENT
District FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT
Civil Parish LYDD, SHEPWAY, KENT

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Full Description

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Walkers Outland. This was armed with 20mm guns, and was manned by 481 Battery of 98 Anti Aircraft Regiment when deployed on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the Rye Section of 57 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery. (1)


<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.

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  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.

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Record last edited

Jan 27 2026 2:39PM