The 5th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1946 to 1980.

During its existence, the squadron included Loch-class, Type 15, Whitby-class, Rothesay-class and Leander-class frigates.

Ships of the squadron participated in the Suez Campaign, Beira Patrol, the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, the Armilla Patrol and the Falklands War.

At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 5th Frigate Squadron comprised:[1] [2]