The 2nd Destroyer Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1956 to 1971.
Operational history In October 1956 the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla was on general assignment when it was disbanded and succeeded by the 2nd Destroyer Squadron in November 1956. During its existence, the squadron included Daring-class destroyers and Leander-class frigates.
Deployments Included: from to deployed to additional notes February 1956 March 1956 Mediterranean Fleet March 1956 January 1957 Home Fleet January 1957 January 1958 Mediterranean Fleet January 1958 January 1959 Not assigned all ships are re-fitting January 1959 April 1959 Home Fleet April 1959 April 1960 Mediterranean Fleet temporary assignment to Far East Fleet April 1960 January 1961 Home Fleet February 1961 1966 Far East Fleet April 1967 August 1971 Far East Fleet re-designated 2nd Far East Destroyer Squadron
Squadron commander Royal Navy Senior Appointments, Colin Mackie Commander Ship Dates Captain George I.M. Balfour HMS Daring November 1956 – 1958 Captain Charles P. Mills HMS Daring January 1959-December 1960 Captain A. Gordon Tait HMS Ajax 1961 -December 1966 Captain George A. de G. Kitchin HMS Ajax December 1966-May 1968 Captain Alfred R. Rawbone HMS Ajax May 1968 – 1969 Captain Harry R. Keate HMS Ajax September 1969 – 1971
See also List of squadrons and flotillas of the Royal Navy
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