Site of Second World War Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery No. F2, in the Diver Box at Eastchurch, Foulness Island (EHER 82450)
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Summary
Now destroyed. The 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 sixteen 20mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2759 RAF Regiment. The battery was also deployed at TR 011 729 on 28th August 1944.
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Location
| Grid reference | TR 0200 9220 (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 at Eastchurch. It was armed with four 40mm guns and sixteen 20mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2759 RAF Regiment. The battery was also deployed at TR 011 729 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: 1478340
- National Monuments Record: TR 09 SW 32