Monument record TR 07 SW 1108 - Diver Box Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery F2

Summary

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Eastchurch. It was armed with four 40mm guns and eight 20mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2765 RAF Regiment. The battery was also deployed at TR020922 on 28th August 1944.

Location

Grid reference TR 0108 7287 (point)
Map sheet TR07SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish EASTCHURCH, SWALE, KENT

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Full Description

Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Eastchurch. It was armed with four 40mm guns and eight 20mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2765 RAF Regiment. The battery was also deployed at TR020922 on 28th August 1944. (1)


<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.

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  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2026 3:16PM