Site of Second World War Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery No. F3, in the Diver Box west of Courtsend, Foulness Island (EHER 82445)
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Summary
Now destroyed. Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box west of Courtsend. It was armed with eight 20mm guns (manned by 2761 RAF Regiment), and eight 20mm guns (manned by 2820 RAF Regiment) when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944. The battery was also deployed at TQ 989 730 on 28th August 1944.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0190 9340 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE summary description:
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box west of Courtsend. It was armed with eight 20mm guns (manned by 2761 RAF Regiment), and eight 20mm guns (manned by 2820 RAF Regiment) when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944. The battery was also deployed at TQ 989 730 on 28th August 1944. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p.232.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478345
- National Monuments Record: TR 09 SW 33