2nd Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)

The 2nd Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1947 to 2002.

Operational history

During its existence, the squadron included Black Swan-class, Type 15, Type 16, Leander-class and Type 22 frigates. The squadron was based at HMNB Devonport.

Silver Jubilee 1977

At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 2nd Frigate Squadron comprised:^[1]

HMS Apollo (F70) – Capt G. M. F. Vallings, RN (Captain Second Frigate Squadron)
HMS Hardy (F54) – Lt Cdr M. J. Larmuth, RN
HMS Torquay (F43) – Lt Cdr M. H. Rhodes, RN
HMS Dundas (F48) – Lt Cdr W. J. Christie, RN

Disbandment 2002

In its last configuration, the squadron comprised the Type 22 frigates Cornwall (Captain F), Cumberland, Campbeltown and Chatham. The squadron was disbanded in March 2002 under the Royal Navy's "Fleet First" reorganization.

Squadron commander

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