26 (London Electrical Engineers) Searchlight Regiment RA (TA) formed in August 1940 by the transfer of 26 (London Electrical Engineers) Anti-Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers (TA) to the RA. In July 1942 the Regiment became the first “Mixed” regiment having women of the ATS intergrated into the unit. 26 (London Electrical Engineers) Searchlight Regiment RA (TA) was placed into suspended animation 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 40 | Formed from 26 Anti-Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers | ||
Aug 40 | 1 Anti-Aircraft Division, 38 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | London, UK | |
Jul 42 | Became first “Mixed” regiment | London, UK | |
Oct 42 | 1 Anti-Aircraft Group, 49 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | London, UK |
Batteries
Aug 40 | 301, 303, 321, 339 |
May 41 | 301 & 303 Batteries detached to 1 Anti-Aircraft Division |
Late 41 | 301, 303, 321, 339 |
Oct 42 | 303, 321, 339, 569 |
Feb 44 | 303, 321, 339 |