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Monument record TR 23 NE 264 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl12
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Little Hougham Court. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B/2799 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to an unknown location on 26th August 1944, when it was manned by 413 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2750 3950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOUGHAM WITHOUT, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Little Hougham Court. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B/2799 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to an unknown location on 26th August 1944, when it was manned by 413 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Artillery 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