11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron
Aircraft carrier formation of the Royal Navy
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The 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron,[1] also called Eleventh Aircraft Carrier Squadron, was a military formation of aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy (RN) from 1 March 1945 to December 1945.
| 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1 MarchâDecember 1945 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of | British Pacific Fleet |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Rear Admiral Cecil Harcourt, RN |
History
The 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established 1 March 1945 and assigned to the British Pacific Fleet until December 1945 when it was disbanded.[2]
Administration
Rear-Admiral, Commanding 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron
Included:
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral, Commanding 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Cecil Harcourt | 1 March 1945 to December 1945 | [2] |
Composition 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron
| : 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British Pacific Fleet March to December 1945 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ship | Dates | Notes/Ref |
| HMS Indomitable | March to December 1945 | (Flagship till August 1945) [1] |
| HMS Colossus | March to December 1945 | (Flagship from AugustâDecember 1945) [1] |
| HMS Glory | March to December 1945 | [1] |
| HMS Venerable | March to December 1945 | [1] |
| HMS Vengeance | March to December 1945 | [1] |