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Monument record TQ 97 SE 1306 - Diver Box Diver Battery U5
Summary
Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft artillery (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Standford, Eastchurch. It was armed with eight 3.5-inch guns when deployed on 26th July 1944. It was manned by the 1st Fort Regiment, and on the 26th November was equipped with BTL VM Predictor, GL IIIB, and LW Radars. It formed part of the 28 Anti Aircraft Brigade deployment.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9830 7020 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ97SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | SWALE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EASTCHURCH, SWALE, KENT |
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Full Description
Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft artillery (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Standford, Eastchurch. It was armed with eight 3.5-inch guns when deployed on 26th July 1944. It was manned by the 1st Fort Regiment, and on the 26th November was equipped with BTL VM Predictor, GL IIIB, and LW Radars. It formed part of the 28 Anti Aircraft 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 5 2026 4:01PM