163rd (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
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163rd (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment was an air defence unit of Britain's Royal Artillery formed during World War II. Around two-thirds of its personnel were women from the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). The regiment defended London, operating the heaviest guns serving with Anti-Aircraft Command.
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163rd (Mixed) HAA Regiment, RA 101 (Mixed) HAA Regiment, RA | |
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Active | 28 June 1942 – 10 November 1948 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Air defence |
Size | Regiment (4 batteries) |
Part of | Anti-Aircraft Command |
Engagements | Air defence of the UK |
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