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Monument record TR 02 NE 257 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Lim26
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at St Mary in the Marsh. This was armed with twelve 40mm guns, and was manned by 480 Battery of 97 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 17th July 1944. It was redeployed to TR066259 on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the Littlestone Section of 43 Anti Aircraft Brigade Light Anti Aircraft Artillery.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0700 2590 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR02NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ST MARY IN THE MARSH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at St Mary in the Marsh. This was armed with twelve 40mm guns, and was manned by 480 Battery of 97 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 17th July 1944. It was redeployed to TR066259 on 2nd 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.
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 30 2026 12:56PM