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
Anti-Aircraft Command was a British Army command of the Second World War that controlled the Territorial Army anti-aircraft artillery and searchlight formations and units defending the United Kingdom.
Sir Frederick Pile, GOCinC, AA Command, during the Second World War
Maj-Gen Robert Whittaler, GOC 1st AA Division 1940–42, MGGS at AA Command HQ 1942–44.
ATS 'Ack-Ack Girls' memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. The badges depicted are those of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Artillery and AA Command.
Senior Controller Christian Fraser-Tytler, DDATS at AA Command HQ from 1943.