5th Searchlight Brigade (United Kingdom)
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The 5th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (5 AA Bde) was an air defence formation of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed as a searchlight brigade to protect the British Expeditionary Force's bases just before the Battle of France. After the Dunkirk evacuation it was reformed as a conventional anti-aircraft (AA) brigade and served through the rest of the war in Anti-Aircraft Command, defending various parts of the United Kingdom against bombing raids and V-1 flying bombs. It continued to serve in the Regular Army during the early postwar years.
Quick Facts 5th Anti-Aircraft Brigade 5 AGRA (AA), Active ...
5th Anti-Aircraft Brigade 5 AGRA (AA) | |
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Active | 2 February 1940 – 31 March 1958 |
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Type | Anti-Aircraft Brigade |
Role | Air Defence |
Part of | British Expeditionary Force Anti-Aircraft Command |
Engagements | Battle of France Dunkirk evacuation The Blitz Operation Diver |
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