157th HAA Battery Diary entry 15 May 1940

The 157th Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery continues to play an active role in the battle against the Luftwaffe.  After 6 months of preparing their positions e order is given to prepare to evacuate the guns sites on only the sixth day of the battle.

15/05/40

04:00 Considerable enemy air activity.  Pointer rounds fired by both gun stations.

08:16 One Do. 17 brought down by Hurricanes.  Many pointer rounds fired.  AUBERIVE Aerodrome bombed.  Considerable bombing and aerial combats in REIMS area.  At least two enemy planes seen to be brought down by fighters.  Emergency move orders issued and explained to Station Commanders.

09:35 Instructions received to prepare for moving guns.  Sections in action all day.  Gun walls removed and stores packed in readiness.