3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
| 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1948-1952 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Type | Squadron |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734-1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. p. 138. ISBN 9781473812703.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, July 2018. p. 204. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
Sources
[edit]- 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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