7th Anti-Aircraft Division (United Kingdom)

7th Anti-Aircraft Division
Formation sign of the 7th Anti-Aircraft Division, referencing the 7th sign of the zodiac.[1]
Active16 September 1939–30 September 1942
Country United Kingdom
Branch Territorial Army
TypeAnti-Aircraft Division
RoleAir Defence
Size3–5 Brigades
Part ofAnti-Aircraft Command (1939–40)
III AA Corps (1940–42)
Garrison/HQNewcastle upon Tyne
EngagementsBattle of Britain
The Blitz

The 7th Anti-Aircraft Division was an air defence formation of the British Army during the early years of the Second World War. It defended North East England during the Battle of Britain and The Blitz.

  1. ^ Cole p. 55