Flag Officer First Flotilla


The First Flotilla was a naval formation of the British Royal Navy commanded by the Flag Officer, First Flotilla from 1971 to 1990.

History

Following the further downsizing of the Royal Navy the Western Fleet and Far East Fleet were merged into the single Commander-in-Chief Fleet in 1971. Within this new structure three rear-admirals' appointments were created, the Flag Officer First Flotilla, Flag Officer Second Flotilla and Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships. In 1990 the First, Second and Third Flotillas were unified to create a single command and formation called the Surface Flotilla.

Flag Officer First Flotilla

The Flag Officer, First Flotilla was a senior Royal Navy post that existed from 1971 to 1990.
Post holders included:
Note: the office is re-designated Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla.

First Flotilla components

Main components

At various times included:
UnitDateNotes
1st Frigate Squadron1972-1981
2nd Frigate Squadron1972-1981
3rd Frigate Squadron1972-1977
4th Frigate Squadron1972-1976
5th Frigate Squadron1976-1977
6th Frigate Squadron1977-1981
3rd Destroyer Squadron1980-1990

Footnotes