Monument record TR 03 SE 158 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Lim13

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Dymchurch. This was armed with twelve 40mm guns, and was manned by 450 Battery of 135 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR094304 on 23rd August 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.

Location

Grid reference TR 0530 2210 (point)
Map sheet TR02SE
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 Dymchurch. This was armed with twelve 40mm guns, and was manned by 450 Battery of 135 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR094304 on 23rd August 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.

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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 30 2026 8:10AM