The 5th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1946 to 1980.
Operational history During its existence, the squadron included , Type 15, , and 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 At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 5th Frigate Squadron comprised:Silver Jubilee Fleet Review (1977) official programme – Capt J. A. B. Thomas, RN (Captain Fifth Frigate Squadron) – Capt P. J. Symons, RN – Cdr J. R. Griffiths, RN
Squadron commander Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie Commander Ship Dates Captain George K. Collett August 1946-1948 Captain Gordon T.S. Gray / November 1955-October 1957 Captain Edward M. Usherwood HMS Torquay October 1957-September 1959 Captain Józef Bartosik September 1959-January 1961 Captain David A. Dunbar-Nasmith HMS Scarborough/ January 1961-1963 Captain David W. Brown 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 September 1978-December 1980
See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy
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