Site of Second World War Light Anti Aircraft 'Diver' Battery No. F9/F10, in the Diver Box at Great Wakering (EHER 82488)
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Summary
Site of a Second World War light anti aircraft (Diver) battery in the Diver Box at Great Wakering. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2839 RAF Regiment. (Apparently, this was also designated as Diver Battery F10).
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9610 8840 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WAKERING, 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 Great Wakering. It was armed with four 40mm guns when it was deployed here on 28th August 1944, and was manned by 2839 RAF Regiment. (Apparently, this was also designated as Diver Battery F10). <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX60897 Monograph: Dobinson, C. S.. 1996. Twentieth Century Fortifications in England, Vol IV: Operation Diver. p.232.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1478362
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NE 15