89th (Cinque Ports) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
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The 89th (Cinque Ports) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery was an air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) raised in Kent just before the outbreak of World War II. It served during the Battle of Britain and defended the Suez Canal while batteries served in the Battle of Crete and the Siege of Tobruk. The regiment then fought through the North African and Italian campaigns.
Quick Facts 89th (Cinque Ports) HAA Regiment, RA 489th (Cinque Ports) HAA Regiment, RA, Active ...
89th (Cinque Ports) HAA Regiment, RA 489th (Cinque Ports) HAA Regiment, RA | |
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Active | 1 April April 1939–10 March 1955 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Role | Anti-Aircraft artillery |
Size | Artillery regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Sittingbourne Ramsgate |
Engagements | Battle of Britain Battle of Crete Siege of Tobruk North Africa Italy |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lt-Col J.M. Stebbings, MC, EM, TD |
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