East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron
Seaplane carrier formation of the Royal Navy
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The East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron[1] was a formation of seaplane carriers of the British Royal Navy. It was the Royal Navy's first carrier squadron from 1916 to 1918.[2]
| East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron | |
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| Active | 1916–1918 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Service |
| Type | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Squadron-Commander, Cecil L'Estrange Malone |
History
The East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron was formed in January 1916 consisting of the seaplane carriers HMS Raven II, HMS Empress, HMS Ben-my-Chree and HMS Anne, it was placed the command of Cecil L'Estrange Malone.[3] The squadron, based at Port Said,[4] was under the overall control of the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies and its primary responsibilities were to air-patrol Turkish troop positions including all movements in southern Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula. The squadron was disbanded in 1918.
Officer commanding
Included:[5]
| Rank | Name | Term | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer Commanding, East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Squadron-Commander | Cecil L'Estrange Malone | January - May 1916 | ||
| 1 | Squadron-Commander | Charles Rumney Samson | May 1916 - December 1917 | ||