21 Anti-Aircraft Z Regiment RA

21 Anti-Aircraft Z Regiment RA formed in December 1942 at Whitburn Hall, Whitburn with three batteries. It was re-designated in April 1944 at Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell, Gateshead. 21 Anti-Aircraft Z Regiment RA disbanded in March 1945.

Dec 42   Formed Whitburn, Co Durham, UK
Dec 42 Anti-Aircraft Command 21 Anti-Aircraft Z Regiment RA Anti-Aircraft Command County Durham, UK
Apr 43 Anti-Aircraft Command 6 Anti-Aircraft Group, 30 Anti-Aircraft Brigade North East England
Apr 44 Anti-Aircraft Command 5 Anti-Aircraft Group, 30 Anti-Aircraft Brigade Eastern England
Apr 44 Anti-Aircraft Command Became 21 Anti-Aircraft Area Mixed Regiment Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK
Mar 45   Disbanded  

 

Batteries

Dec 42 109, 110, 213

 

Batteries manned by Home Guard

Battery Home Guard Unit Date from
110 Battery 101 Durham (Mixed) Nov 42
213 Battery 101 Northumberland (Mixed) Nov 42

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45