98 Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) was formed at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in April 1939. It was re-designated as 98 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) in June 1940. The Regiment was placed in suspended animation in April 1946 in NW Europe and reconstituted as 498 (Gloucestershire) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) in January 1947.
Apr 39 | 46 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 5 Anti-Aircraft Division | UK |
Sep 40 | 44 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 4 Anti-Aircraft Division | Manchester, UK |
Mar 44 | 2 Army | UK |
Jun 44 | 2 Army | NW Europe |
Batteries
Apr 39 | 300, 301 |
May 40 | 300, 301, 320 |
Mar 41 | 300, 301, 320, 399 |
Jul 42 | 300, 301, 320 |
Gun Sites Occupied
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Dates | Gun Site | Gun Defended Area |
1940 | B3/7 Rockingham Farm | Bristol |