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Monument record TR 24 SE 241 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl13
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery north of St Radegund's Abbey, River. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B1/2847 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR188381on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2780 4240 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR24SE |
| 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 north of St Radegund's Abbey, River. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B1/2847 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR188381on 26th August 1944. 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