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Monument record TR 13 SW 215 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Ll8
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 447 Battery of 137 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1140 3230 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BURMARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Burmarsh. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 447 Battery of 137 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed on 17th July 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 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.
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 27 2026 2:40PM