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Monument record TR 34 NW 367 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl15
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Limekiln Down, Guston. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B/2883 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR354443 on 26thAugust 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 3280 4530 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR34NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | GUSTON, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Limekiln Down, Guston. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by B/2883 RAF Regiment when it was deployed on 2nd August 1944. It was redeployed to TR354443 on 26thAugust 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 12:58PM