1st Destroyer Squadron (United Kingdom)

The 1st Destroyer Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1951 to 1970.

1st Destroyer Squadron
ActiveOctober 1951 – January 1970
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
SizeSquadron
Commanders
FirstCaptain Charles E. Keys
LastCaptain James W.M. Pertwee

Operational history

Originally established as the 1st Destroyer Flotilla in 1947 it was renamed in 1st Destroyer Squadron in October 1951. During its existence, the squadron included C-class and Battle-class destroyers and Leander-class frigates. Ships from the squadron saw service in the Mediterranean Fleet, the Far East Fleet, in the Beira Patrol and as part of the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT).

Of note: Command structure organizational changes took place within Royal Navy post war period the term Flotilla was previously applied to a tactical unit until 1951 which led to the creation of three specific Flag Officers, Flotillas responsible for the Eastern, Home and Mediterranean fleets the existing destroyer flotillas were re-organized now as administrative squadrons.[1]

Squadron commander

[2]

CommanderShipDates
Captain Charles E. KeysHMS ChequersOctober 1951-April 1953
Captain Ralph C.M. DuckworthHMS ChequersApril 1953-June 1954
Captain Hugh S. MackenzieHMS ChevronJune 1954 -November 1955
Captain Arthur E.T. ChristieHMS ChieftainNovember 1955-May 1957
Captain Robert L. AlexanderHMS SolebayMay 1957-November 1958
Captain Herbert J. LeeHMS SolebayNovember 1958-June 1960
Captain John SmallwoodHMS SolebayJune 1960-1962
Captain Thomas W. StockerHMS DidoMarch 1965-October 1966
Captain Roger E. Wykes-SneydHMS DidoOctober 1966-May 1968
Captain James W.M. PertweeHMS EuryalusMay 1968-January 1970

References
  1. Watson, Dr Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013: FLOTILLAS AND SQUADRONS 1947-1971". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 12 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  2. Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie

See also
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