86th (Honourable Artillery Company) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
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The 86th (Honourable Artillery Company) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (86th (HAC) HAA Rgt) was an air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) that served throughout World War II. It defended London during The Blitz, landed on Juno Beach on D-Day, and defended the cities of Belgium against V-1 flying bombs.
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86th (HAC) HAA Regiment, RA 2nd Regiment, HAC (HAA) | |
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Active | 1 April 1939–10 March 1955 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Role | Air Defence |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | 1st AA Division 80th AA Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Armoury House, Finsbury |
Engagements | The Blitz D-Day Operation Astonia Defence of Antwerp and Brussels |
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