2 Super Heavy Regiment RA

2 Super Heavy Regiment RA was formed in November 1940 at Addisham, Canterbury with five batteries. The Regiment was disbanded in January 1945 at Bishopsbourne, Kent with 16 Battery becoming independent.

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Nov 40   Formed Canterbury, Kent, UK
Nov 40   Home Forces Kent, UK
Apr 44 2army 2 Super Heavy Regiment RA 2 Army UK
Feb 45   Disbanded  

Batteries

Sep 40 5, 7, 8, 11, 12
Feb 42 5, 8, 11, 12
Mar 44 8, 11, 12, 16
Jul 44 8, 11, 12, 16, 17
Aug 44 8, 7/11, 12, 16, 17

Equipment

Nov 40 9.2 inch Rail Gun
12 & 18 inch Rail Howitzers (2 x 12 inch Howitzers – 5 Battery at Shepherdswell, Kent)
4 x 25 Pdrs
The Royal Artillery 1939-45