3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

Aircraft carrier formation of the Royal Navy

3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

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Active| 1948-1952
Country|  United Kingdom
Allegiance| British Empire
Branch|  Royal Navy
Type| Squadron
Commanders
Notable
commanders| Admiral of the Fleet Sir Caspar John GCB

Military unit

The British 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Third Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy from January 1948 to July 1952.

## History

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The 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established in February 1947 and allocated to the Home Fleet. In December 1952 the squadron was re-designated Heavy Squadron [1] that consisted of a mix of battleships, aircraft carriers and cruisers of the Home fleet. In December 1953 the Flag Officer, Heavy Squadron became Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers with a responsibility for all the operational carriers. His title and responsibility were later changed to Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships in 1968.[2]

## Administration

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### Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron

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Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron
1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Maurice J. Mansergh | July 1948 to September 1949 | [2]
2 | Vice-Admiral |  | Charles E. Lambe | September 1949 to January 1951 | [2]
3 | Rear-Admiral |  | Caspar John | January 1951 to November 1951 | then FO Heavy Squadron till July 1952 [2]

## References

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1. ^ Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734-1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. p. 138\. ISBN 9781473812703.
2. ^ a b c d e Watson, Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 12 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
3. ^ Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, July 2018. p. 204. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

## Sources

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* Heathcote, T. A. (2002). British Admirals of the Fleet: 1734–1995. Barnsley, England: Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781473812703.
* Mackie, Colin. "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Gordon Mackie, July 2018.
* Watson, Dr Graham. "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith, 12 July 2015.

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