82nd (Essex) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
82nd (Essex) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, was a volunteer air defence unit of Britain's Territorial Army (TA) from 1938 until 1955. During World War II it served in the Norwegian Campaign, defended Gibraltar and the D-Day invasion ports, and took part in Operation Diver against the V-1 flying bombs.
| 82nd (Essex) HAA Regiment, RA 482nd (Essex) HAA Regiment, RA | |
|---|---|
Cap Badge of the Royal Artillery (pre-1953) | |
| Active | 1 October 1938 – 10 March 1955 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Role | Air defence |
| Size | Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Barking, London |
| Engagements | Norwegian Campaign Defence of Gibraltar Operation Diver |
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