10th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom)
The 10th Anti-Aircraft Division (10th AA Division) was an air defence formation of the British Army during the early years of the Second World War. It defended Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire during The Blitz and the Baedeker Blitz but only had a short career.
10th Anti-Aircraft Division | |
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Formation sign of the division, from the crest of the coat of arms of Major-General Langley Browning. | |
Active | 11 November 1940 – 30 September 1942 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Anti-Aircraft Division |
Role | Air Defence |
Size | 3–4 Brigades |
Part of | 2 AA Corps |
Garrison/HQ | York Leeds |
Engagements | The Blitz Baedeker Blitz |
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