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Monument record TR 23 NW 853 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl15
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hawkinge Hall Farm. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 405 Battery of 130 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR328453 on 26th August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2310 3990 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | HAWKINGE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hawkinge Hall Farm. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 405 Battery of 130 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here from TR328453 on 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 12:58PM