87 Medium Regiment RA was formed from batteries from 63 and 70 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiments in August 1944. It was initially designated C Medium Regiment but re-designated a week later as 87 Medium. RHQ 87 Medium Regiment RA was disbanded in April 1945. The Batteries were reconstituted as 463 (Durham) and 470 (3rd West Lancashire) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiments RA (TA) in January 1947.
Illustrations of the formation badges under which a unit served or supported are given. This is no guarantee that the unit used this formations badge.
Aug 44 | Formed from 63 & 70 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiments | ||
Aug 44 | 9 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | Poona, India | |
Dec 44 | 101 Lines of Communication | Ranchi, India | |
Mar 45 | 256 Lines of Communication | India | |
May 45 | 202 Lines of Communication | India | |
May 45 | Disbanded |
Batteries
Aug 44 | 63, 70 |