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| 1st Destroyer Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 1951 – January 1970 |
| Country | 
United Kingdom |
| Branch | 
Royal Navy |
| Size | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Charles E. Keys |
| Last | Captain James W.M. Pertwee |
The 1st Destroyer Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1951 to 1970.
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
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Charles E. Keys | HMS Chequers | October 1951-April 1953 |
| Captain Ralph C.M. Duckworth | HMS Chequers | April 1953-June 1954 |
| Captain Hugh S. Mackenzie | HMS Chevron | June 1954 -November 1955 |
| Captain Arthur E.T. Christie | HMS Chieftain | November 1955-May 1957 |
| Captain Robert L. Alexander | HMS Solebay | May 1957-November 1958 |
| Captain Herbert J. Lee | HMS Solebay | November 1958-June 1960 |
| Captain John Smallwood | HMS Solebay | June 1960-1962 |
| Captain Thomas W. Stocker | HMS Dido | March 1965-October 1966 |
| Captain Roger E. Wykes-Sneyd | HMS Dido | October 1966-May 1968 |
| Captain James W.M. Pertwee | HMS Euryalus | May 1968-January 1970 |
References
- ^ Watson, 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.
- ^ Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie
