| 3rd Frigate Squadron | |
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| Active | February 1949 – May 1980 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Part of | Far East Fleet First Flotilla |
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| Commanders | |
| First | Captain Alan D.H. Jay |
| Last | Captain Kenneth A. Snow |
The 3rd Frigate Squadron also known as the Third Frigate Squadron was a naval formation of the Royal Navy from February 1949 to 1963 and again from 1972 to May 1980.
The 3rd Frigate Squadron was formed in February 1949 and was assigned to the East Indies Fleet later Far East Fleet until February 1964 when it was re-designated the 26th Escort Squadron. It was reformed in 1972 when it was allocated to the 1st Flotilla it was administered by Flag Officer, 1st Flotilla until the appointment of a Captain (F) in December 1973 it remained with the 1st flotilla until April 1976. It then transferred to the 2nd Flotilla until May 1980 when it was disbanded.[1]
| Commander | Ship | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Alan D.H. Jay | HMS Black Swan | February 1949 – June 1950 |
| Captain George A.F. Norfolk | HMS Black Swan | June 1950 – 1952 |
| Captain George O. Roberts | HMS Cardigan Bay | April 1956 – April 1958 |
| Captain Peter J. Wyatt | HMS Cardigan Bay | April 1958 – October 1959 |
| Captain Alan R. Aldous | HMS Cardigan Bay | October 1959 – May 1961 |
| Captain Michael F. Fell | HMS Loch Killisport | May 1961 – February 1963 |
| Captain William C. Simpson | HMS Loch Killisport | February 1963 – February 1964 |
| Captain Michael E. Barrow | HMS Diomede | December 1973 – May 1974 |
| Captain John H.F.C. de Winton | HMS Leander | May 1974 – June 1975 |
| Captain John M. Tait | HMS Leander | June 1975 – December 1976 |
| Captain Alastair F.C. Wemyss | HMS Diomede | December 1976 – October 1978 |
| Captain Kenneth A. Snow | HMS Arethusa | October 1978 – May 1980 |
 Frigate squadrons of the Royal Navy | |
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