1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Royal Navy)

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The 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a formation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers assigned to the British Pacific Fleet in November 1943. They were: Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"., Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". and Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities".. It was disbanded in 1947.

Second World War and aftermath

The squadron was formed in November 1943 under the command of Rear-Admiral, Clement Moody, Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers (British Pacific Fleet), who also held the title of Rear-Admiral, 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron, at the same time.[1] While serving in the Pacific within the U.S. Fifth Fleet, the squadron was designated "Task Group 57.2". During Operation Iceberg off Okinawa, the squadron received heavy Kamikaze attacks.

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Korean War

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Flag Officer commanding

Included:[4][5]

Rank Flag Name Term Notes
Rear-Admiral, 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron
1 Rear-Admiral File:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Clement Moody November 1943 – November 1944
2 Rear-Admiral File:Flag of Rear-Admiral - Royal Navy.svg Sir Philip L. Vian November 1944 – 1945

References

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