The 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Thirtieth Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Escort Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy that was part of the British Pacific Fleet from January to August 1945.
History The 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established in January 1945 with Commodore William. P. Carne taking command in March 1945. the 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron (30 ACS), consisted of nine escort carriers and was solely assigned to the British Pacific Fleet. From March to April 1945 it was the fleets Air Train.
Administration Commodore, Commanding, 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron Included: Rank Flag Name Term Notes Commodore, Commanding, 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron1 Commodore William P. Carne January to August 1945
Composition Included:
: 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British Pacific Fleet January to August 1945
Ship Dates Notes/Ref HMS Striker March to August 1945(flag ship, 30th Aircraft Carrier Squadron) HMS Arbiter ditto HMS Chaser ditto HMS Fencer ditto HMS Ruler ditto HMS Reaper ditto HMS Slinger ditto HMS Speaker ditto HMS Vindex ditto
References
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