| 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |
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| Active | 1948-1952 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Type | Squadron |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Admiral of the Fleet Sir Caspar John GCB |
The British 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Third Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy from January 1948 to July 1952.
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. [2]
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
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| Rear-Admiral/Vice-Admiral, Commanding 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Maurice J. Mansergh | July 1948 to September 1949 | [2] |
| 2 | Vice-Admiral |  | Charles E. Lambe | September 1949 to January 1951 | [2] |
| 3 | Rear-Admiral | | Caspar John | January 1951 to November 1951 | then FO Heavy Squadron till July 1952 [2] |
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