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3rd Destroyer Squadron (United Kingdom)
The 3rd Destroyer Squadron was a naval unit of the Royal Navy from 1952 to 2001. Overview After World War II, the Royal Navy reverted to its previous layout and command structure in July 1951 the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla of the Mediterranean Fleet was disbanded. In February 1952 a new 3rd Destroyer Squadron was activated. The Admiralty controlled global deployment until 1964, when that department was abolished and replaced by the Navy Department, Ministry of Defence. Geographic commands usually consisted of fleets, squadrons, flotillas, and single ships. In 1954, major re-structuring of the navy was undertaken, leading to downsizing of administrative requirements. Warships were then rotated between the various fleets and stations. From 1954 until 1971, many naval commands were abolished or amalgamated into larger commands. In November 1971, nearly all British naval forces were brought under the command of a single fleet at Northwood Headquarters. under the control of Commander-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squadron (naval)
A squadron, or naval squadron, is a significant group of warships which is nonetheless considered too small to be designated a fleet. A squadron is typically a part of a fleet. Between different navies there are no clear defining parameters to distinguish a squadron from a fleet (or from a flotilla), and the size and strength of a naval squadron varies greatly according to the country and time period. Groups of small warships, or small groups of major warships, might instead be designated flotillas by some navies according to their terminology. Since the size of a naval squadron varies greatly, the rank associated with command of a squadron also varies greatly. Before 1864 the entire fleet of the Royal Navy was divided into three squadrons, the red, the white, and the blue. Each Royal Navy squadron alone was more powerful than most national navies. Today, a squadron might number three to ten vessels, which might be major warships, transport ships, submarines, or small craft i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Flotilla
The First Flotilla was a naval formation of the British Royal Navy commanded by the Flag Officer, First Flotilla from 1971 to 1990. The Western Fleet and Far East Fleet were merged into the single Commander-in-Chief Fleet in 1971. Within this new structure three rear-admirals' appointments were created, the Flag Officer First Flotilla, Flag Officer Second Flotilla and Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships. In 1990 the First, Second and Third Flotillas were unified to create a single formation called the Surface Flotilla. Flag Officer First Flotilla The Flag Officer, First Flotilla (FOF1) was a senior Royal Navy post that existed from 1971 to 1990. Post holders included: * Rear-Admiral John Ernle Pope: November 1969-July 1971 * Rear-Admiral Arthur M. Power: July 1971-January 1973 * Vice-Admiral Iwan G. Raikes: January 1973-March 1974 * Vice-Admiral Henry C. Leach: March 1974-November 1975 * Vice-Admiral Anthony S. Morton: November 1975-March 1977 * Rear-Admiral R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Type 42 Destroyer
The Type 42 or ''Sheffield'' class, was a class of fourteen guided-missile destroyers that served in the Royal Navy.Marriott, Leo: ''Royal Navy Destroyers since 1945'', , Ian Allan Ltd, 1989 A further two ships of this class were built for and served with the Argentine Navy. The first ship of the class was ordered in 1968 and launched in 1971. Two of the class (''Sheffield'' and ''Coventry'') were sunk in action during the Falklands War of 1982. The Royal Navy used this class of destroyer for 38 years between 1975 and 2013. No ships of this class remain active in the Royal Navy and one remains in the Argentine Navy. The Royal Navy has replaced them with Type 45 destroyers. History The class was designed in the late 1960s to provide fleet area air defence. In total fourteen vessels were constructed in three batches. In addition to the Royal Navy ships, two more ships were built to the same specifications as the Batch 1 vessels for the Argentine Navy. ''Hércules'' was built i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th Destroyer Squadron (United Kingdom)
The Royal Navy 5th Destroyer Squadron was a naval unit of the Royal Navy (RN) from 1952 to 2002. History After World War II, the British Royal Navy reverted to its previous layout and command structure in February 1947; the 5th Destroyer Flotilla of the Home Fleet was reactivated, it was re-designated 5th Destroyer Squadron in January 1952, and succeeded by the 5th Destroyer Squadron. The Admiralty controlled global deployment of the Navy until 1964, when that department was abolished and replaced by the new Navy Department, within the newly formed Ministry of Defence. These geographic commands usually comprised fleets, squadrons, flotillas, and single ships. In 1954, major re-structuring of the composition of the Royal Navy was undertaken; leading to downsizing, and warships being rotated between the various fleets and stations. Between 1954 and 1971, many commands were either abolished or amalgamated into larger geographic commands. By the end of 1966, all Royal Navy sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Fraser
Admiral Sir Timothy Peter Fraser, is a retired senior Royal Navy officer who served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from May 2019 to August 2022. Early life Fraser was educated at Lord Williams's School, a comprehensive school in Thame, Oxfordshire. Naval career Fraser joined the Royal Navy in 1982 and was commissioned a sub-lieutenant on 1 January 1984. He captained the patrol craft from 1989 to 1991, and served as captain of the destroyer from 1997 to 1998 and of the destroyer from 2001 to 2003. In the latter he was also commander of the 5th Destroyer Squadron. Fraser was appointed captain of the aircraft carrier in 2006, and Director of Naval Plans and resources at the Ministry of Defence in 2007. He went on to be Commander, UK Maritime Component, Bahrain in 2010. Promoted to rear admiral on 16 January 2012, Fraser became Senior British Advisor, United States Central Command in 2012, and Assistant Chief of Defence Staff (Capability & Force Design) at the Ministry o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Wilcocks
Rear Admiral Philip Lawrence Wilcocks, (14 April 1953 – 9 April 2023) was a British senior Royal Navy officer who served as Rear Admiral Surface Ships. Early life Philip Wilcocks was born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 14 April 1953 to Lieutenant Commander Arthur Frederick Wilcocks and Marjorie Wilcocks. He was educated at Oakham School and Wallington County Grammar School, before joining the Royal Navy in 1971. Naval career Following initial sea training, Wilcocks was awarded the Queen's Telescope and the Queen's Gold Medal. His first appointments were the frigate as navigating officer, followed by command of the fishery protection minesweeper in 1978. Navy News, December 2008 After qualifying as a principal warfare officer in 1981, Wilcocks served in the frigate , which included service in the |
David Snelson
Rear Admiral David George Snelson, is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Commander United Kingdom Maritime Forces from 2002 to 2004. Naval career Snelson joined the Royal Navy in 1969. He first became Commanding Officer of the destroyer in 1987, and again as Captain 3rd Destroyer Squadron in 1997.Ark Royal goes home after refit BBC News, 28 August 2001 He then became Director of Naval Operations and Trade under the Naval Staff at the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Ainsley
Rear Admiral Roger Stewart Ainsley (born September 1950) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Flag Officer Sea Training. Naval career Ainsley became commanding officer of the destroyer HMS ''Exeter'' in 1988, commanding officer of the destroyer HMS ''Liverpool'' and commander of the 3rd Destroyer Squadron in July 1995 and Chief of Staff to the Commander, Surface Flotilla in 2000. He went on to be Commodore, Portsmouth Flotilla in March 2002 and Flag Officer Sea Training in April 2004 before retiring in June 2006. In 2012, Ainsley attempted to become the Conservative Party candidate for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, previously Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, is the police and crime commissioner, an elected official tasked with setting out the way crime is tackled by Hampshire and Isle of W .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ainsley, Roger 1950 births Living p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Clare
Rear Admiral Roy Alexander George Clare, (born 30 September 1950) is a non-executive Director/Trustee in the 'third sector', including appointments as: inaugural Chair of the Chelmsford Cultural Development Trust; as a member of the Board of Trustees of Good Things Foundation, the UK's leading digital inclusion charity; and The Heritage Alliance, a significant advocacy body for England's heritage. Formerly a Flag Officer in the Royal Navy, he has more than twenty years' experience as a museum director and in leadership and governance of cultural bodies. In April 2011 he was appointed director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand, replacing interim director Sir Don McKinnon. His contract was twice extended by the Museum's Trust Board, but he and his wife returned to the UK at the end of 2016 to be nearer family. His successor as Director was David Gaimster. Early life and naval career Clare was born in Hammersmith, London, on 30 September 1950. He moved with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Brigstocke
Admiral Sir John Richard Brigstocke (30 July 1945 – 26 May 2020) was a senior Royal Navy officer who served as Second Sea Lord from 1997 to 2000. Early life and education Brigstocke was born on 30 July 1945. His father, George Brigstocke, was a former Anglican priest (having converted to Roman Catholicism), and his brother, Hugh, became a noted art historian. He was educated at West Downs School, Marlborough College and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Naval career Brigstocke joined the Royal Navy in 1962. He became Captain of the Royal Naval College and Captain of . He went on to be Flag Officer, Second Flotilla in January 1991 and then Commander United Kingdom Task Group in April 1992. After that he became Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in September 1993 (and, concurrently President of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich from 1994), Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla in April 1995 and Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command in September 1997. Later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman King (Royal Navy Officer)
Vice Admiral Sir Norman Ross Dutton King KBE (19 March 1933 – 6 March 2013) was a Royal Navy officer who became Naval Secretary. Naval career Born the son of Sir Norman King KCMG (former British Consul in Dar es Salaam) and educated at Fonthill School and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, King was given command of the frigate HMS ''Leopard'' in 1967.Debrett's People of Today 1994 He went on to be Naval Assistant to the Second Sea Lord in 1975 and to command the destroyer HMS ''Newcastle'' in 1979. He was appointed Director of Naval Officer Appointments in 1983 and Naval Attaché in Washington D. C. in 1987. He became Naval Secretary The Naval Secretary is the Royal Navy officer who advises the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff on naval officer appointing (and General Officers). Their counterpart in the British Army is the Military Secretary. The Royal Air Force equiv ... in 1987 and Chief of Staff to the Commander Allied Naval Forces Southern Europe in 1988 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fitzroy Talbot
Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Allison Fitzroy Talbot KBE CB DSO & Bar DL (22 October 1909 – 16 June 1998) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth. Naval career Educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Fitzroy Talbot joined the Royal Navy in 1926.Obituary: Vice Admiral Sir Fitzroy Talbot ''The Independent'', 26 June 1998 He went to sea as a in the HMS ''Royal Oak''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
