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2nd Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| unit_name | 2nd Frigate Squadron |
| dates | November 1947 – March 2002 |
| country | United Kingdom |
| branch | |
| size | Squadron |
| commander1 | Captain William G. Crawford |
| commander1_label | First |
| commander2 | Captain Steven R. Kirby |
| commander2_label | Last |
The 2nd Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1947 to 2002.
Operational history
During its existence, the squadron included Black Swan-class, Type 15, Type 16, Leander-class and Type 22 frigates. The squadron was based at HMNB Devonport.
Silver Jubilee 1977
At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 2nd Frigate Squadron comprised:
- – Capt G. M. F. Vallings, RN (Captain Second Frigate Squadron)
- – Lt Cdr M. J. Larmuth, RN
- – Lt Cdr M. H. Rhodes, RN
- – Lt Cdr W. J. Christie, RN
Disbandment 2002
In its last configuration, the squadron comprised the Type 22 frigates (Captain F), , and . The squadron was disbanded in March 2002 under the Royal Navy's "Fleet First" reorganization.
Squadron commander
| Name | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain William G. Crawford | November 1947-September 1949 | |
| Captain Christopher D. Bonham-Carter | HMS Pelican | September 1949 – 1951 |
| Captain Alwyn D. Lenox-Conyngham | September 1952-January 1954 | |
| Captain Alexander H.C. Gordon Lennox | HMS Mermaid | January 1954 – 1955 |
| Captain Edward L. Cook | December 1958-January 1960 | |
| Captain Edward W. Briggs | HMS Teazer | January 1960-August 1961 |
| Captain Ian W. McLaughlan | August 1961-December 1962 | |
| Captain Raymond P. Dannreuther | December 1962-November 1963 | |
| Captain Geoffrey C. Mitchell | November 1963-December 1965 | |
| Captain Bernard H. Notley | HMS Aurora | December 1965-June 1967 |
| Captain A. Desmond Cassidi | HMS Undaunted | June 1967-December 1968 |
| Captain Brian C.G. Hutchings | HMS Undaunted | December 1968-May 1970 |
| Captain John B. Robathan | HMS Undaunted | May 1970-September 1971 |
| Captain R. Michael Burgoyne | HMS Undaunted | September 1971-November 1973 |
| Captain Linley E. Middleton | HMS Undaunted/ | November 1973-April 1975 |
| Captain Richard A. Stephens | HMS Apollo | April 1975-January 1977 |
| Captain George M.F. Vallings | HMS Apollo | January 1977-February 1978 |
| Captain James W.F. Briggs | HMS Apollo/ | February 1978-October 1979 |
| Captain Anthony J. Dunn | HMS Diomede | October 1979-May 1981 |
| Captain Anthony M.G. Pearson | May–October 1981 | |
| Captain William R. Canning | HMS Broadsword | October 1981-October 1982 |
| Captain Robert McQueen | HMS Broadsword | October 1982-October 1983 |
| Captain Anthony M. Norman | HMS Broadsword | October 1983-April 1985 |
| Captain Geoffrey R.W. Biggs | HMS Broadsword | April 1985-May 1986 |
| Captain Brian W. Turner | HMS Broadsword | May 1986-October 1987 |
| Captain Colin H.D. Cooke-Priest | December 1987-February 1989 | |
| Captain Richard F. Cobbold | HMS Brilliant | February 1989 – 1990 |
| Captain Tobin D. Elliott | HMS Brilliant | 1990-1992 |
| Captain James M. Burnell-Nugent | HMS Brilliant | 1992-1993 |
| Captain Charles J. Freeman | 1993-1994 | |
| Captain Geoffrey K. Billson | HMS Cornwall | 1994-1996 |
| Captain Anthony K. Dymock | HMS Cornwall | 1996-1998 |
| Captain James C. Rapp | HMS Cornwall | 1998-1999 |
| Captain Timothy P. McClement | HMS Cornwall | 1999-2001 |
| Captain Steven R. Kirby | HMS Cornwall | 2001-March 2002 |
References
References
- Silver Jubilee Fleet Review (1977) official programme
- Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie
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