C Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA was formed in August 1941 in the UK. It was re-designated as 3 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment West African Artillery in October 1941 and by the December was en route to the Gold Coast.
| Aug 41 | Formed | UK |
| Oct 41 | Re-designated 3 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment West African Artillery | |
| Dec 41 | En route for West Africa | Gold Coast |
Batteries
| Dec 41 | 405 HAA Bty RA |
| Dec 41 | 2 LAA, 3 HAA Btys WAA assigned |