1st Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom)
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The 1st Anti-Aircraft Division (1st AA Division) was an Air Defence formation of the British Army before and during the early years of the Second World War. It defended London during the Battle of Britain and The Blitz.
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1st Anti-Aircraft Division | |
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Active | 15 December 1935 – 30 September 1942 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Anti-Aircraft Division |
Role | Air Defence |
Size | 200 |
Part of | London District (1935–39) Anti-Aircraft Command (1939–40) 1 AA Corps (1940–42) |
Garrison/HQ | Hillingdon House, Uxbridge |
Engagements | Battle of Britain The Blitz |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj-Gen Sir Frederick Pile (1937–39) Maj-Gen Robert Whittaker (1940–41) |
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