1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron
The 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a formation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers assigned to the British Pacific Fleet in November 1943. They were:,,, and. It was disbanded in 1947.
Second World War and aftermath
The squadron was formed in November 1943 under the command of Rear-Admiral, Clement Moody, Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers, who also held the title of Rear-Admiral, 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron, at the same time.While serving in the Pacific within the U.S. Fifth Fleet, the squadron was designated "Task Group 57.2". During Operation Iceberg off Okinawa, the squadron received heavy Kamikaze attacks.
served as squadron flagship for the squadron in 1947.