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5th Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)

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5th Frigate Squadron
ActiveAugust 1946 – December 1980
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
SizeSquadron
Commanders
FirstCaptain George K. Collett
LastCaptain D. Benjamin Bathurst

The 5th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1946 to 1980.

Operational history

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During its existence, the squadron included Loch-class, Type 15, Whitby-class, Rothesay-class and Leander-class frigates. Ships of the squadron participated in the Suez Campaign, Beira Patrol, the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, the Armilla Patrol and the Falklands War.

Silver Jubilee 1977

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At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 5th Frigate Squadron comprised:[1]

Squadron commander

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Commander Ship Dates
Captain George K. Collett HMS Cardigan Bay August 1946-1948
Captain Gordon T.S. Gray HMS Wakeful/HMS Torquay November 1955-October 1957
Captain Edward M. Usherwood HMS Torquay October 1957-September 1959
Captain Józef Bartosik HMS Scarborough September 1959-January 1961
Captain David A. Dunbar-Nasmith HMS Scarborough/HMS Berwick January 1961-1963
Captain David W. Brown HMS Hermione December 1972-April 1974
Captain Peter M. Stanford HMS Hermione April 1974-June 1975
Captain Geoffrey R.T. Duffay HMS Hermione June 1975-January 1977
Captain John A.B. Thomas HMS Hermione January 1977-February 1978
Captain John B.L. Watson HMS Hermione February-July 1978
Captain D. Benjamin Bathurst HMS Minerva September 1978-December 1980

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Silver Jubilee Fleet Review (1977) official programme
  2. ^ Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie