Monument record 7141/0/3 - LAA Post L9 74/355092
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{1} Four light anti-aircraft (LAA) gun sites located from documentary sources. These are, with modern NGRs calculated by Armishaw - L9 74/355092 at SP89988967. "These references are in (PRO) WO166/7707, the war diary of 120 LAA Regt 1942." L9 was close to and may have been on the 'loopholed' water tower (4015/7/1) then in a goods yard. " Corby first gets a mention when 113 LAA Bty took over 39 Lewis guns in 13 positions (3 guns in each) from 120 LAA Bty on 28th October 1939."
<1> Armishaw A., 2002, Letter Re: War Diary of 120 LAA Regt 1942, (unchecked) (Letter). SNN104614.
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- <1> SNN104614 Letter: Armishaw A.. 2002. Letter Re: War Diary of 120 LAA Regt 1942. 17/07/02. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8998 8967 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CORBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 1 2012 10:25AM
