Tuesday 25 June 2013

CTC Otterburn - Op Drum mememto

Op Drum ACF presentation memento in CTC Otterburn

Op Drum ACF presentation memento in CTC Otterburn

Terry the lizard

Thursday 6 June 2013

Heugh Battery 2013

Visit to the Heugh Battery with the Tyneside Scottish Branch RAA.

Heugh Battery Hartlepool

 
TSA RAA Branch Heugh Battery

2.75 inch Mountain Gun
"Screw Gun"

BL 2.75 inch Mountain Gun



Heugh Battery Hartlepool
25 Pounder and Rapier
Ordnance QF 25-pounder
 
Heugh Battery Hartlepool
Anti-aircraft guns - 3.7in and Bofors

QF 3.7 inch AA gun
Bofors 40 mm
 
105mm SP Abbott

FV433 Abbot SPG

Heugh Battery Hartlepool
Clare sighting a 25 pounder

Heugh Battery
Lee Enfield .303 Rifle
Heugh Battery Hartlepool
Lee sighting small arm
Heugh Battery Hartlepool

426 (Durham) Coast Regiment

In 1942 the Heugh Battery was rearmed as a CD / AA Battery. Dual purpose 5.25 inch guns could undertake the role of both coastal defense and anti-aircraft artillery. 

The Battery was placed in care and maintenance in 1944. It was reactivated in 19147 with the reconstitution of the Territorial Army. The Battery was used by 426 (Durham) Coast Regiment. 

On 17th February 1955 the Minister of Defence anounced the abolition of Coastal Artillery. The seaborn threat could be more effectively dealt with by the Royal Navy and Royal Airforce, and if necessary by more mobile artillery. Exisiting coast artillery units (mainly Territorials) were to be converted to new roles or become inactive. On the 31st December 1956 Coastal Artillery in the British Army ceased to exist. 426 Coast Regiment re-roled as 336 Field Squadron RE

426 (Durham) Coast Regiment

5.25 inch Coastal Defense / Anti-Aircraft Gun
 

ANDY CAPP STATUE

Bernie Hanibal John Albert Myself Peter Lee Steve Jeff Dave
                                    Steve ANDY CAPP Clare