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Monument record TQ 97 SE 1304 - Diver Box Diver Battery Ts21
Summary
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box south of Ball Farm, Minster on Sea. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and was occupied from July 26th 1944, when it was manned by 628 (MI) Battery of 1st DEM Regiment. On 22nd September 1944 it was manned by 628 (I) Battery, and equipped with BTL Predictor, and SCR584 Radar. On 24th november 1944, it was equipped with BTL Predictor, and SCR584 radar. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9760 7290 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | MINSTER-ON-SEA, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of a Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) Battery in the Diver Box south of Ball Farm, Minster on Sea. It was armed with eight 3.7-inch Mark IIc guns, and was occupied from July 26th 1944, when it was manned by 628 (MI) Battery of 1st DEM Regiment. On 22nd September 1944 it was manned by 628 (I) Battery, and equipped with BTL Predictor, and SCR584 Radar. On 24th november 1944, it was equipped with BTL Predictor, and SCR584 radar. It formed part of 28 Anti Aircraft Artillery Brigade. (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 5 2026 3:59PM