Type Artillery Size 4 Batteries | ||
Active 1 April 1947 – December 2012 |
40th Regiment Royal Artillery – The Lowland Gunners – was a regiment of the Royal Artillery in the British Army. It supported 19 Light Brigade in the field artillery role. It was structured into Fire Support Teams equipped with MSTAR, and the regiment's three gun batteries, equipped with eighteen L118 Light Guns. The Clan Home tartan was worn by the regiment.
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History
The regiment, formed in April 1947, was based at Home Lines, Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim. Following the 2010 SDSR review, it was announced in July 2011 that 40 Regt would disband along with elements of 19 Light Brigade.
Batteries
129 (The Dragon) Battery previously served with the regiment but has now joined 4th Regiment RA as a Tac Battery, losing its guns and retaining just its forward observation parties.