166 (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA)

166 (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA) was formed at Lipson, Plymouth in August 1942 with two batteries. The Regiment served with Anti-Aircraft Command for its entire existence. 166 (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA) was disbanded in May 1945 at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.

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Aug 42   Formed Plymouth, Devon, UK
Aug 42 8 AA Div 166 (Mixed) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA)  8 Anti-Aircraft Division, 55 Anti-Aircraft Brigade Plymouth, Devon, UK
Aug 43 Anti-Aircraft Command 3 Anti-Aircraft Group, 45 Anti-Aircraft Brigade South West, UK
Aug 44 Anti-Aircraft Command 3 Anti-Aircraft Group, 61 Anti-Aircraft Brigade South Wales, UK
May 45   Disbanded Pembrokeshire, UK

 

Batteries

Aug 42 549 (Mixed), 555 (Mixed)
May 43 549 (M), 555 (M), 580 (M)
Mar 45 549 (M), 555 (M)

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45