89 Searchlight Regiment RA (TA)

89 Searchlight Regiment RA (TA) was formed in March 1941 with four batteries, at Wellington, Somerset. It served with 60 Anti-Aircraft Brigade in Anti-Aircraft Command for 12 months before converting to Light Anti-Aircraft. 89 Searchlight Regiment RA (TA) was converted in March 1942 to 133 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment.

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Mar 41   Formed Wellington, Somerset, UK
Mar 41 8 AA Div 89 Searchlight Regiment RA (TA) 8 Anti-Aircraft Division, 60 Anti-Aircraft Brigade Bolham, Devon, UK
Oct 41 8 AA Div 8 Anti-Aircraft Division, 60 Anti-Aircraft Brigade Torridge, Devon, UK
Mar 42   Became 133 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment  

 

Batteries

Mar 41 536, 541, 542, 543
Dec 41 536, 541, 542

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45