3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

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3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
Naval Ensign of the United Kingdom.svg
Active1948-1952
CountryUnited Kingdom
AllegianceBritish Empire
BranchRoyal Navy
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Rear-Admiral Caspar John

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 Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Maurice J. Mansergh July 1948 to September 1949 [2]
2 Vice-Admiral Flag of Vice-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Charles E. Lambe September 1949 to January 1951 [2]
3 Rear-Admiral Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Caspar John January 1951 to November 1951 then FO 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, Dr 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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