5th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom)
The 5th Anti-Aircraft Division (5th AA Division) was an air defence formation of Britain's Territorial Army, created in the period of tension before the outbreak of the Second World War. It defended Southern England during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.
| 5th Anti-Aircraft Division | |
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Formation sign of the 5th Anti-Aircraft division. | |
| Active | 1 September 1938–30 September 1942 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Anti-Aircraft Division |
| Role | Air Defence |
| Part of | Anti-Aircraft Command (1938–40) I AA Corps (1940–42) |
| Garrison/HQ | Reading, Berkshire |
| Engagements | Battle of Britain The Blitz |
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