44th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (United Kingdom)
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44th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (44 AA Bde) was an air defence formation of Britain's Territorial Army (TA). Formed in 1938, it was responsible for protecting Manchester and later the Isle of Wight during the Second World War. It was reformed postwar under a new title, and continued until 1955.
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44th Anti-Aircraft Brigade 70 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | |
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Active | 29 September 1938–11 December 1944 1 January 1947 – 31 October 1955 |
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Type | Anti-Aircraft Brigade |
Role | Air Defence |
Part of | 4 AA Division 4 AA Group 6 AA Group |
Garrison/HQ | Manchester Newport, Isle of Wight Salford, Greater Manchester |
Engagements | Battle of Britain Manchester Blitz Operation Diver |
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Notable commanders | Brigadier Gerald Rickards, DSO, MC Brigadier Erroll Tremlett Brigadier Vere Krohn, MC, TD |
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