| 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |
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| Active | 1 March–December 1945 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral Cecil Harcourt |
The British 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron [1] also called Eleventh Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy from 1 March 1945 to December 1945.
The 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established 1 March 1945 and assigned to the British Pacific Fleet until December 1945 when it was disbanded. [2]
Included:
| Rank | Flag | Name | Term | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-Admiral, Commanding 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |||||
| 1 | Rear-Admiral |  | Cecil Harcourt | 1 March 1945 to December 1945 | [2] |
: 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British Pacific Fleet March to December 1945
| Ship | Dates | Notes/Ref |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Indomitable | March to December 1945 | (Flagship till August 1945) [1] |
| HMS Colossus | March to December 1945 | (Flagship from August–December 1945) [1] |
| HMS Glory | March to December 1945 | [1] |
| HMS Venerable | March to December 1945 | [1] |
| HMS Vengeance | March to December 1945 | [1] |
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