17 Anti-Aircraft Z Regiment RA formed in October 1942 at Carlton Barracks, Leeds with four batteries. The Regiment disbanded in March 1945.
Oct 42 | Formed | Leeds, Yorkshire, UK | |
Oct 42 | 5 Anti-Aircraft Group, 31 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | North East England | |
May 43 | 5 Anti-Aircraft Group, 57 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | North East England | |
Apr 44 | Became 17 Anti-Aircraft Area Mixed Regiment | ||
Mar 45 | Disbanded |
Batteries
Oct 42 | 170, 206, 207, 212 |
Dec 42 | 170, 206, 207, 212, 225 |
Batteries manned by Home Guard
Battery | Home Guard Unit | Date from |
170 Battery | 102 West Riding (Mixed) | Nov 42 |
206 Battery | 103 West Riding (Mixed) | Jul 42 |
212 Battery | 101 York (Mixed) | Jul 42 |
225 Battery | 107 West Riding (Mixed) | Nov 42 |