8th Frigate Squadron | |
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Active | June 1973 – 1993 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Size | Squadron |
Commanders | |
First | Captain Richard J. Bates |
Last | Captain David A.J. Blackburn |
The 8th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1973 to 1993.
During its existence, the squadron included Rothesay class, Leander class and Type 22 frigates. Ships from the squadron participated in the Cod Wars, the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, the Falklands War, the Armilla Patrol, and as part of STANAVFORLANT.The squadron was disbanded as part of the Royal Navy's reorganization in the mid-1990s.