22 Anti-Aircraft Brigade was raised in June 1942 and took part in the invasion of Algeria in November 1942. It was described as being the best trained Brigade in mobile and amphibious operations.
The Brigade landed on D Day in Algeria and provided cover for the beach and landing areas. When fresh AA Brigades landed later, 22 Anti-Aircraft Brigade moved forward with 1 Army ending in Tunis. It moved to Italy in October 1943. The Brigade spent most of its time in Italy based at Naples ending operations in May 1945. Brigade HQ remained until the end of the year carrying out administration tasks.
Illustrations of the formation badges under which a unit served or supported are given. This is no guarantee that the unit used this formations badge.
| Jun 42 | Raised at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire | | |
| Nov 42 | Algiers |  | 1 Army |
| Jan 43 | Souk-el-Khemis, Algeria | | 1 Army |
| May 43 | Tunis | | 1 Army |
| Sep 43 | Salerno, Italy |  | 8 Army |
| Oct 43 | Naples |  | Allied Forces HQ |
| Jan 45 | Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Taranto & Yugoslav support | | Allied Forces HQ |
| May 45 | All AA operations ended, Brigade HQ on admin
duties until the end of the year | | Allied Forces HQ |
Order of Battle January 1943
| Souk-el-Khemis Airfield |
| One Troop of 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 80 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Souk-el-Arba Airfield and Railhead |
| One Troop of 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 29 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 105 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
Order of Battle March 1943
| Souk-el-Khemis Airfield |
| One Battery of 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 11 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Souk-el-Arba Airfield |
| One Battery of 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery of 105 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
Order of Battle May 1943
| Tunisian Airfields |
| 71 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 11 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| Sousse and Sfax |
| 88 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 34 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
Order of Battle October 1943 Naples
| 9 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 59 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 63 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
Order of Battle January 1944
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 59 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 63 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 39 AA Operations Room |
| 40 AA Operations Room |
| 43 AA Operations Room |
Order of Battle April 1944
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 59 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 100 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 63 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 50 AA Operations Room |
Order of Battle July 1944
| Naples, Bagnoli, Airfields |
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 59 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| One Battery from 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 323 Searchlight Battery |
| 50 AA Operations Room |
Order of Battle October 1944
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 63 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 66 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 323 Searchlight Battery |
| 50 AA Operations Room |
Order of Battle January 1945
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 61 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 17 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 63 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 50 AA Operations Room |
Order of Battle April 1945
| 58 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 61 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 72 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment |
| 400 Searchlight Battery |
| 50 AA Operations Room |
| 52 AA Operations Room |
