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. The Regiment was placed into suspended animation in January 1947.
Aug 40 | Formed from 26 Anti-Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers | |
Aug 40 | 38 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 1 Anti-Aircraft Division | London, UK |
Jul 42 | Became first “Mixed” regiment | London, UK |
Oct 42 | 49 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, 1 Anti-Aircraft Group | 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 |