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Monument record TR 13 NE 335 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl11
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Newington, Hythe. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 413 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was redeployed here from 26th August 1944. It was redeployed here from an unknown location, at which time it had been manned by B2/2847 RAF Regiment. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1810 3760 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | NEWINGTON, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Newington, Hythe. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 413 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was redeployed here from 26th August 1944. It was redeployed here from an unknown location, at which time it had been manned by B2/2847 RAF Regiment. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment. (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 12:57PM