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Monument record TR 13 NE 337 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl17
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Arpinge. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 23rd August 1944. Three days later it was redeployed to TR253395. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1910 3890 (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 Arpinge. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was deployed here on 23rd August 1944. Three days later it was redeployed to TR253395. 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 12:59PM