1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron (Royal Navy)


The 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a formation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers assigned to the British Pacific Fleet in November 1943. They were,,, and. 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 , who also held the title of Rear-Admiral, 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron, at the same time.
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. Their armoured flight decks were adequate protection for the hangar decks, but the stress caused deformation of the ships' structures..
served as squadron flagship for the squadron in 1947.

Korean War

After the war, the "1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron, Far East Fleet" consisting of the carriers and, with the cruiser as flagship, was en route to Hong Kong from Japan when the Korean War broke out and was sent back to Japan.

Flag Officer commanding

Included: