| Sep 41 | Formed as RHQ E Anti-Aircraft Regiment | Woolwich, London, UK |
| Dec 41 | En route for West Africa | Nigeria |
| Dec 41 | Re-designated 5 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment West African Artillery |
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| Aug 43 | Disbanded |
Batteries
| Dec 41 | 109 LAA RA, 251 HAA RA, 8 HAA WAA |
| Apr 42 | 109 LAA RA, 251 HAA RA, 8 HAA WAA, 4 LAA WAA |
| Jun 43 | 109 LAA/ATk RA, 251 HAA RA, 8 HAA WAA, 4 LAA WAA |