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SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY
A site in which one or more searchlights were positioned to locate enemy aircraft or surface vessels for the benefit of batteries and night fighter aircraft.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Defence
> Defence
>> Battery
>>>> Searchlight Platform
>>>> Searchlight Platform
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY | A defensive position containing one or more artillery pieces or rocket launchers. |
| COASTAL BATTERY | A defensive gun battery positioned on the coast and facing out to sea. |
