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Monument record TR 13 NW 312 - Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery 10a
Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Westenhanger. It was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by F/505 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd August 1944. It formed part of the 71 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 1300 3660 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR13NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SALTWOOD, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Westenhanger. It was armed with 40mm guns, and was manned by F/505 Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment when it was deployed here on 2nd 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
Feb 2 2026 3:10PM