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3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

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3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
White Ensign
Active1948-1952
Country United Kingdom
AllegianceBritish Empire
Branch Royal Navy
TypeSquadron
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Admiral of the Fleet Sir Caspar John GCB

The British 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Third Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy from January 1948 to July 1952.

History

The 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established in February 1947 and allocated to the Home Fleet. In December 1952 the squadron was re-designated Heavy Squadron [1] that consisted of a mix of battleships, aircraft carriers and cruisers of the Home fleet. In December 1953 the Flag Officer, Heavy Squadron became Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers with a responsibility for all the operational carriers. His title and responsibility were later changed to Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships in 1968.[2]

Administration

Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

Included:[3][2]

Rank Flag Name Term Notes
Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
1 Rear-Admiral
Maurice J. Mansergh July 1948 to September 1949 [2]
2 Vice-Admiral
Charles E. Lambe September 1949 to January 1951 [2]
3 Rear-Admiral
Caspar John January 1951 to November 1951 then FO Heavy Squadron till July 1952 [2]

References

  1. ^ Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734-1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. p. 138. ISBN 9781473812703.
  2. ^ a b c d e Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 12 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ^ Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, July 2018. p. 204. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

Sources

  • Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734–1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781473812703.
  • Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, July 2018.
  • Watson, Dr Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 12 July 2015.


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