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Monument record TR 23 NE 265 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery Dl17
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery near Hollingbury Manor. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here on 26th August 1944 from TR253395. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 2530 3950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CAPEL-LE-FERNE, DOVER, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery near Hollingbury Manor. This was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by 403 Battery of 143 Anti Aircraft Regiment when it was redeployed here on 26th August 1944 from 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