The 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established in February 1947 and allocated to the Home Fleet.

In December 1952 the squadron was re-designated Heavy Squadron [1] that consisted of a mix of battleships, aircraft carriers and cruisers of the Home fleet.

In December 1953 the Flag Officer, Heavy Squadron became Flag Officer, Aircraft Carriers with a responsibility for all the operational carriers.

His title and responsibility were later changed to Flag Officer, Carriers and Amphibious Ships in 1968.

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