Anti-Aircraft Command
Anti-Aircraft Command (AA Command, or "Ack-Ack Command") was a British Army command of the Second World War that controlled the Territorial Army anti-aircraft artillery and searchlight formations and units defending the United Kingdom.
| Anti-Aircraft Command | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 April 1939 – 10 March 1955 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Command |
| Role | Ground Based Air Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Bentley Priory |
| Engagements | Battle of Britain The Blitz Baedeker Raids Baby Blitz Operation Diver |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt-Gen Alan Brooke Lt-Gen Sir Frederick Pile |
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