510 (Tynemouth) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from a part of Tynemouth Heavy Regiment RA (TA), in July 1940. RHQ was placed in suspended animation in April 1944 and the batteries went to 508 Coast Regiment RA (TA). 510 (Tynemouth) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was disbanded in January 1947.
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.
Jul 40 | Formed from part of Tynemouth Heavy Regiment | Blyth, Northumberland, UK | |
Jul 40 | Northern Command | Blyth, Northumberland, UK | |
May 42 | 9 Corps | Blyth, Northumberland, UK | |
Oct 44 | Suspended animation |
Batteries
Jul 40 | A (Blyth) |
Dec 40 | A, 311 (Druridge Bay), 313 (Tynemouth Castle) |
Apr 41 | 266 (Blyth), 311, 313 (Amble) |
Aug 41 | 266, 311, 313 – 68 & 70 Coast Observer Detachments |
Nov 41 | 266, 310 (Spittal), 311, 313 – 68 & 70 Coast Observer Detachments |
Jan 42 | 266, 310 (Spittal), 311, 313 – 19, 68 & 70 Coast Observer Detachments |
May 42 | 266, 310, 311, 313, 322 – 19, 68, 70 & 80 Coast Observer Detachments |
Dec 42 | 266, 310, 311, 313, 322 – 68, 70 & 97 Coast Observer Detachments |
May 43 | 266, 310, 311, 313, 444 |