79th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery
The 79th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, also known as "The Sparrows", was a Royal Artillery unit of the British Army that fought in the Battle of Britain, the Battle of Java, and the Battle of Timor.
| 79th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery | |
|---|---|
Cap badge and anti-aircraft patch | |
| Active | 1939–1946 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Artillery |
| Role | Anti-aircraft warfare |
| Garrison/HQ | Walton-on-Thames |
| Motto(s) | Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt |
| March | "The British Grenadiers" |
| Engagements | World War II |
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