96 Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) was formed in West Yorkshire in April 1939. It was re-designated as 96 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) in June 1940. The Regiment was placed in suspended animation in June 1944 and reconstituted as 496 (M) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) in January 1947.
| Apr 39 | 31 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 7 Anti-Aircraft Division | Yorkshire, UK |
| Nov 40 | 62 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 10 Anti-Aircraft Division | Yorkshire, UK |
| May 42 | War Office Reserve | UK |
| Oct 42 | 21 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, Middle East Forces | Egypt |
| Jul 43 | Diluted by men from the African Pioneer Corps | Egypt |
| Jun 44 | Suspended animation |
Batteries
| Apr 39 | 186, 287, 294, 295, 296 |
| Sep 40 | 186, 287, 294, 295 |
| Sep 41 | 186, 294, 295, 447 |
| May 42 | 186, 294, 295 |
