The Flag Officer Spithead was a senior

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appointment first established in July 1971. The office holder was responsible for the command of

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and wider Portsmouth area command, that formed a part of Naval Home Command. The appointment continued until August 1975 when it was abolished.

History

The office of the Flag Officer Spithead was a senior

appointment first created in July 1971. The office holder was responsible for the command of

and wider Portsmouth area command, that formed a part of Naval Home Command. The appointment continued until August 1975 when it was abolished.

Office Holders

* Rear-Admiral Peter G. La Niece, July 1971 – May 1973 * Rear-Admiral

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, May 1973 – August 1975.

References

{{Navy Department (Ministry of Defence), state=collapsed Royal Navy appointments