| Second Flotilla | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1971 – 1992 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Size | Flotilla |
| Part of | Commander-in-Chief Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | HMNB Devonport |
| Commanders | |
| First | Rear-Admiral David Williams |
| Ceremonial chief | Rear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke |
The Flag Officer, Second Flotilla was a senior British Royal Navy appointment the office holder commanded by the Second Flotilla from 1971 to 1992.
History[]
Following the further downsizing of the Royal Navy the Western Fleet and Far East Fleet were merged into the single Commander-in-Chief Fleet in 1971. Within this new structure three major sub-commands were created the First Flotilla, Second Flotilla and Carriers and Amphibious Ships each commanded by a Flag Officer.[1] In 1990 the First Flotilla is re-designated Surface Flotilla. In April 1992, the system was changed when the Third Flotilla was abolished and the remaining two flotilla commanders became: Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla - responsible for operational readiness and training and Second Flotilla is now Flag Officer, UK Task Group - who would command any deployed task group.[2][3]
Flag Officer Second Flotilla[]
| Flag Officer, Second Flotilla (FOF2) | |
|---|---|
 Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Navy Department, Ministry of Defence | |
| Reports to | Commander-in-Chief, Fleet |
| Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer |
Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–4 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear-Admiral David Williams |
| Formation | 1971-1992 |
Flag officers commanding[]
Included:[4]
- Rear-Admiral David Williams: November 1971-March 1972
- Rear-Admiral Andrew J. Miller: March 1972-March 1973
- Rear-Admiral Richard P. Clayton: March 1973-December 1974
- Rear-Admiral John D.E. Fieldhouse: December 1974-October 1976
- Rear-Admiral William D.M. Staveley: October 1976-March 1977
- Rear-Admiral Martin La T. Wemyss: March 1977-December 1978
- Rear-Admiral Peter M. Stanford: December 1978-October 1980
- Rear-Admiral Nicholas J.S. Hunt: October 1980-November 1981
- Rear-Admiral Robert W. F. Gerken: November 1981-October 1983
- Rear-Admiral D. Benjamin Bathurst: October 1983-April 1985
- Rear-Admiral W. Richard S. Thomas: April 1985-December 1986
- Rear-Admiral Guy F. Liardet: December 1986-March 1988
- Rear-Admiral A. Peter Woodhead: March 1988-August 1989
- Rear-Admiral Peter C. Abbott: August 1989-January 1991
- Rear-Admiral John R. Brigstocke: January 1991-April 1992
Second Flotilla components[]
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Main components[]
At various times included:[5]
| Unit | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Frigate Squadron | 1976-1981 | |
| 5th Frigate Squadron | 1972-1976 | |
| 6th Frigate Squadron | 1972-1976 | |
| 7th Frigate Squadron | 1972-1980 | |
| 8th Frigate Squadron | 1972-1980 | |
| 5th Destroyer Squadron | 1980-1992 |
See also[]
References[]
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Roberts, John (2009) (in en). Safeguarding the Nation: The Story of the Modern Royal Navy. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 9781848320437. https://books.google.lk/books?id=jNbZAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT88&dq=First+Flotilla,++1971&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj1y-fk_7DZAhVIuo8KHS5YAPYQ6AEISTAG#v=onepage&q=First%20Flotilla%2C%20%201971&f=false.
- ↑ Watson, Dr Graham; Smith, Gordon (12 July 2015). "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013". G. Smith. https://www.naval-history.net/xGW-RNOrganisation1947-2013.htm. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ↑ Mackie pp.217- 218.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin (August 2018). "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865". C. Mackie. p. 217. http://www.gulabin.com/. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ↑ Smith.2015.
Sources[]
- Mackie, Colin. (2018) "Royal Navy Senior Appointments from 1865" (PDF). gulabin.com. Colin Mackie. Scotland, UK.
- Roberts, John (2009). Safeguarding the Nation: The Story of the Modern Royal Navy. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. ISBN 9781848320437.
- Smith, Gordon. (2015) "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment 1947-2013:FLEET ORGANISATION, 1981-2002". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
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