39th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (United Kingdom)
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39th Anti-Aircraft Brigade was an air defence formation of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) during the Second World War. It was responsible under Anti-Aircraft Command for protecting industry along the Humber Estuary and airfields in Lincolnshire during The Blitz. Later it defended the coast of East Anglia against Luftwaffe 'hit-and-run' attacks. It was later converted to a field force formation, covered the embarkation ports for Operation Overlord and defended London against V-1 flying bombs. It served in the campaign in North West Europe, defending Antwerp against V-1s and supervising the clean-up of the notorious Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
39th Anti-Aircraft Brigade 103 Anti-Aircraft Brigade 103 Infantry Brigade 65 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | |
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Active | 29 September 1938 – 31 December 1957 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Anti-Aircraft Brigade |
Role | Air Defence Occupation duties (1945–46) |
Part of | 2 AA Division 7 AA Division 10 AA Division 5 AA Group 3 AA Group 21st Army Group |
Garrison/HQ | Retford RAF Digby RAF Kirton in Lindsey |
Engagements | Battle of Britain Hull Blitz Operation Diver North West Europe Defence of Antwerp |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brigadier Osmund Frith |