43rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade (United Kingdom)
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43rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade was an air defence formation of Britain's Territorial Army (TA). Formed in 1938, it was responsible for protecting Teesside in North East England during the early part of the Second World War, and later defended South East England from V-1 flying bombs. It was reformed postwar and survived under different titles until 1961.
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43rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade 69 Anti-Aircraft Brigade 42 (AA) AGRA | |
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Active | 1 October 1938–November 1944 1 January 1947 – 1 May 1961 |
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Type | Anti-Aircraft Brigade AGRA |
Role | Air Defence |
Part of | 3rd AA Division 7th AA Division 6 AA Group 5 AA Group 2 AA Group |
Garrison/HQ | West Hartlepool Leeds York |
Engagements | Battle of Britain The Blitz Operation Diver |
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