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	Word or Phrase:	ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY COMMAND POST *
	Definition:	A command post used to direct the guns of an anti aircraft battery.

	Word or Phrase:	HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY *
	Definition:	An anti aircraft battery usually mounting weapons with a larger calibre ammunition such as the QF 3.75 inch (94mm) gun.

	Word or Phrase:	LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY *
	Definition:	An anti aircraft battery usually mounting smaller, faster weapons such as Bofors guns or a single anti-aircraft machine gun, intended to engage fast low flying aircraft.

	Word or Phrase:	ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY *
	Definition:	A site containing one or more artillery pieces and/or rocket launchers for firing at enemy aircraft.