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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox military unit 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 Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Maurice J. Mansergh July 1948 to September 1949 [2]
2 Vice-Admiral Файл:Flag of Vice-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Charles E. Lambe September 1949 to January 1951 [2]
3 Rear-Admiral Файл:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Caspar John January 1951 to November 1951 then FO Heavy Squadron till July 1952 [2]

References

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Sources

  • Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734–1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. Шаблон:ISBN.
  • 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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