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9th Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)
The 9th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1985 to 1993. Squadron commander Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie References See also * List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy This is a List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy. Type squadrons Aircraft carriers Numbered * 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron – British Pacific Fleet, East Indies Fleet (1945–1947) * 2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Mediterrane ... Frigate squadrons of the Royal Navy {{UK-navy-stub ... [...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] |
James Perowne
Admiral Sir James Francis Perowne, (born 29 July 1947) is a former Royal Navy officer who served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic from 1998 to 2002. Naval career Educated at Sherborne School, and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Perowne joined the Royal Navy in 1969. He was given command of the submarine in 1976, the submarine in 1981 and the frigate in 1986.Debrett's People of Today 1994 He went on to be Commander of the 2nd Submarine Squadron in 1990, Commanding Officer of the frigate as well as Captain of the 9th Frigate Squadron in 1992 and Commanding Officer of the frigate HMS ''Norfolk'' as well as Captain of the 6th Frigate Squadron in 1993.Senior Royal Navy appointments He then became Senior Naval Member on the Directing Staff at the |
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. The modern Royal Navy traces its origins to the early 16th century; the oldest of the UK's armed services, it is consequently known as the Senior Service. From the middle decades of the 17th century, and through the 18th century, the Royal Navy vied with the Dutch Navy and later with the French Navy for maritime supremacy. From the mid 18th century, it was the world's most powerful navy until the Second World War. The Royal Navy played a key part in establishing and defending the British Empire, and four Imperial fortress colonies and a string of imperial bases and coaling stations secured the Royal Navy's ability to assert naval superiority globally. Owing to this historical prominence, it is common, even among non-Britons, to ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabian Malbon
Vice Admiral Sir Fabian Malbon, (born 1 October 1946) is a retired Royal Navy officer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey from 2005 to 2011. Naval career Educated at Brighton Hove and Sussex Grammar School, Malbon joined the Royal Navy in 1965.Sir Fabian prepares for his next challenging role This is Guernsey, 18 October 2005 He went on to command the s and . He was made Commanding Officer of HMS ''Brave'' as well as Captain of the 9th Frigate Squadron in 1987 and Director of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathon Band
Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (born 2 February 1950) is a retired Royal Navy officer who was the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff from 2006 to 2009. Before serving as First Sea Lord he was Commander-in-Chief Fleet. Since becoming First Sea Lord, Band had been a firm advocate of the creation of new ships to meet new threats and maintain the status of the Royal Navy as one of the world's leading naval forces. Early life Born the son of Victor and Muriel Band, Band attended two independent schools: Brambletye School, a preparatory school, in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex, and from the age of thirteen, Haileybury and Imperial Service College.''Who's Who 2010'', A & C Black, 2010, He entered the Royal Navy in 1967, before undertaking sea training in the Far East. He returned to the UK on an undergraduate programme and studied for three years at the University of Exeter, gaining a BA in 1972. Early naval career After graduating from Exeter, Band served in junior officer appoint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lippiett
Rear Admiral Richard John Lippiett, (born 7 July 1949) is a retired senior Royal Navy officer who became Commandant of the Joint Services Command and Staff College. Early life and education Lippiett was born on 7 July 1949. He was educated at Brighton, Hove and Sussex Grammar School. Naval career Lippiett joined the Royal Navy in 1967. He served in the Falklands War as executive officer of HMS ''Ambuscade''. He was appointed captain of the frigate HMS ''Amazon'' in 1986, naval assistant to the First Sea Lord in 1988 and Commanding Officer of the frigate HMS ''Norfolk'' as well as Captain of the 9th Frigate Squadron in 1991. He went on to be Chief of Staff for the surface flotilla in 1993, commodore at the School of Maritime Operations in 1995 and Flag Officer Sea Training in 1997. After that he became Chief of Staff to the Commander of Allied Naval Forces Southern Europe in 1999 and Commandant of the Joint Services Command and Staff College in 2002 before retiring in 2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Squadrons And Flotillas Of The Royal Navy
This is a List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy. Type squadrons Aircraft carriers Numbered * 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron – British Pacific Fleet, East Indies Fleet (1945–1947) * 2nd Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Mediterranean Fleet * 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron – listed in ''Flight (magazine), Flight'', 20 April 1951, p. 483 with Home Fleet. Commanded at the time by then Rear-Admiral Caspar John. * 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Rear Admiral Cecil Harcourt hoisted his flag in HMS Colossus (R15), HMS ''Colossus'' in August 1945, commanding the 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron (HMS ''Colossus'', , , and ). This force was sent to re-occupy Hong Kong. * 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Eastern Fleet, East Indies Fleet * 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron – Fleet Train, British Pacific Fleet, August 1945. Named * East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron, (1916–1918) was the Royal Navy's first carrier squadron. Battleships * 1st Battle Squadron (Unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
