21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron
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The 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron [1] also called Twenty First Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a Royal Navy aircraft carrier formation from March 1945 to December 1945.
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21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron | |
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Active | March-December 1945 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Trincomalee, Ceylon |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Rear-Admiral Geoffrey Oliver |
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During its existence the squadron's usual composition varied depending on its operational orders. It included a Dido-class light cruiser that served as its flagship, four to five escort carriers of the Attacker-class and Ruler-class, as well as four supporting destroyers of different classes. During Operation Dracula the squadron also included a second cruiser of the Dido class in support of the main force.