Flag Officer First Flotilla
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The First Flotilla was a naval formation of the British Royal Navy commanded by the Flag Officer, First Flotilla from 1971 to 1990.
Quick Facts First Flotilla, Active ...
First Flotilla | |
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Active | 1971 – 1990 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Size | Flotilla |
Part of | Commander-in-Chief Fleet |
Garrison/HQ | HMNB Portsmouth |
Commanders | |
First | Rear-Admiral John Ernle Pope |
Last | Vice-Admiral A. Peter Woodhead |
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The Western Fleet and Far East Fleet were merged into the single Commander-in-Chief Fleet in 1971. Within this new structure three rear-admirals' appointments were created, the Flag Officer First Flotilla, Flag Officer Second Flotilla and Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships.[1] In 1990 the First, Second and Third Flotillas were unified to create a single formation called the Surface Flotilla.