| 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery | |
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| Active | 1948–1956 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Army |
| Type | Air Defence |
The 14th Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery was a territorial air defence regiment of the New Zealand Army. [1] The regiment was formed in 1948 and disbanded in 1956, with its heavy battery being transferred to the newly formed 12th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. [2] [3]
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