133rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery
The 133rd Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, was an air defence unit of Britain's Royal Artillery during World War II. It saw action during the campaign in North West Europe, defending the vital port of Antwerp against V-1 flying bombs and supporting the advance into Germany.
Royal Artillery cap badge
Bofors 40 mm LAA gun equipped with Stiffkey-Stick sights
A British Bofors LAA gun, winter 1944–45.
V-1 in flight over Antwerp
8th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom)
The 8th Anti-Aircraft Division was an air defence formation of the British Army during the early years of the Second World War. It defended South West England during The Blitz and the Luftwaffe 'hit and run' raids, but only had a short career.
The Blitzed ruins of Temple Church, Bristol
3.7-inch HAA gun preserved at Nothe Fort overlooking Portland Harbour
The ruins of St Catherine's Almshouses, Exeter, preserved amongst modern buildings as a memorial of the Blitz