Originally established as the
1st Destroyer Flotilla in 1947 it was renamed in 1st Destroyer Squadron in October 1951. During its existence, the squadron included
C-class and
Battle-class destroyers and
Leander-class frigates. Ships from the squadron saw service in the
Mediterranean Fleet, the
Far East Fleet, in the
Beira Patrol and as part of the Standing Naval Force Atlantic (
STANAVFORLANT). Of note: Command structure organizational changes took place within Royal Navy post war period the term Flotilla was previously applied to a tactical unit until 1951 which led to the creation of three specific Flag Officers, Flotillas responsible for the Eastern, Home and Mediterranean fleets the existing destroyer flotillas were re-organized now as administrative squadrons. ==Squadron commander==