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1st Destroyer Squadron
Active	October 1951 – January 1970
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	Royal Navy
Size	Squadron
Commanders
First	Captain Charles E. Keys
Last	Captain James W.M. Pertwee

The1st Destroyer Squadron was an administrative unit of theRoyal Navy from 1951 to 1970.

Originally established as the1st Destroyer Flotilla in 1947 it was renamed in 1st Destroyer Squadron in October 1951. During its existence, the squadron includedC-class andBattle-class destroyers andLeander-class frigates. Ships from the squadron saw service in theMediterranean Fleet, theFar East Fleet, in theBeira Patrol and as part of the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT).

Of note: Command structure organizational changes took place within Royal Navy post war period the term Flotilla was previously applied to a tactical unit until 1951 which led to the creation of three specific Flag Officers, Flotillas responsible for the Eastern, Home and Mediterranean fleets the existing destroyer flotillas were re-organized now as administrative squadrons.^[1]

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