52 (East Lancashire) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) was converted from 93 Field Brigade, in November 1938. The Regiment was placed in suspended animation in November 1945 and re-constituted as 293 (East Lancashire) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) in January 1947.
Nov 38 | Formed from 93 Field Brigade | Burnley, Lancashire, UK |
Nov 39 | 1 Corps | France |
Jun 40 | Home Forces | UK |
Sep 40 | British Troops Egypt | N Africa |
Nov 40 | 155 Battery detached to 13 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment | N Africa |
Dec 40 |
RHQ & 156 Battery only 154 Battery |
Crete Greece |
Oct 41 | Middle East Forces | N Africa |
Aug 43 | 8 Army | Italy |
Batteries
Nov 38 | 154, 155, 156 |
Jul 41 | 155 |
Oct 41 | 100, 155 |
Oct 43 | 100, 155, 195 |
Equipment
Sep 39 | Bofors 40 mm, Morris CDSW LAA Tractor |