Exploring Kent's Past

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Monument details

Summary

Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe, deployed here on 23rd August 1944. It was redeployed here from TR124332 on 23rd August 1944. This formed part of the Littlestone Section of American Anti Aircraft Mobile Battalion Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery. The battery was not clearly visible on historical aerial photographs at this location, but some ground disturbance may indicate its location.

Monument Types

• DIVER BATTERY (Modern - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)

Full description

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Site of Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Hythe, deployed here on 23rd August 1944. It was armed with four mobile 90mm guns, and was manned by B/124 Battalion of the USAAF. It was redeployed here from TR124332 on 23rd August 1944. This formed part of the Littlestone Section of American Anti Aircraft Mobile Battalion Heavy Anti Aircraft Artillery. (1)

The Second World War heavy anti aircraft (Diver) battery referred to above (Source 1) was not visible on the historical aerial photographs taken in 1946, which were viewed as part of the South East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment NMP. There are some areas of disturbed ground which may indicate the location of battery but this is not clear. (2)

<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945, pp 197 (Monograph). SWX23707.

<2> Vertical aerial photograph reference number (Unspecified Type). SWX23814.

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