East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron explained
The East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron[1] was a formation of seaplane carriers of the British Royal Navy. It was the Royal Navy's first carrier squadron from 1916 to 1918.[2]
History
The East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron was formed in January 1916 consisting of the seaplane carriers, HMS Empress, and HMS Anne, it was placed the command of Cecil L'Estrange Malone.[3] The squadron, based at Port Said,[4] was under the overall control of the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies and its primary responsibilities were to air-patrol Turkish troop positions including all movements in southern Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula. The squadron was disbanded in 1918.
Officer commanding
Included:[5]
| Rank | Name | Term | Notes |
|---|
| Officer Commanding, East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron |
| 1 | Squadron-Commander | | January - May 1916 | |
| 1 | Squadron-Commander | | May 1916 - December 1917 | |
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References
Sources
- Archives, The National. "Summary of operations, East Indies and Egypt seaplane squadron, R.N.A.S." discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. The National Archives, AIR 1/667/17/122/743, May to June 1917.
- Buck, H. B. (2013) "The East Indies & Egypt seaplane squadron during WWI compiled by H.B. Buck RNR (Australia)". collections.anmm.gov.au. Australian National Maritime Museum.
- Fontenoy, Paul E. (2006). Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated History of Their Impact. Santa Barbara, California, United States: ABC-CLIO. .
- Hobbs, David (2014). "3:Seaplane Carriers". British Aircraft Carriers: Design, Development & Service Histories. Barnsley, England: Seaforth Publishing. .
- Watson, Dr Graham. (2015) "Royal Navy Organisation and Ship Deployment, Inter-War Years 1914-1918: The Grand Fleet". www.naval-history.net. Gordon Smith.
Notes and References
- Web site: Archives. The National. Summary of operations, East Indies and Egypt seaplane squadron, R.N.A.S.. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. The National Archives, AIR 1/667/17/122/743, May to June 1917.. 27 February 2018.
- Web site: Buck. H. B.. The East Indies & Egypt seaplane squadron during WWI compiled by H.B. Buck RNR (Australia). collections.anmm.gov.au. Australian National Maritime Museum. 27 February 2018. en.
- Book: Fontenoy. Paul E.. Aircraft Carriers: An Illustrated History of Their Impact. 2006. ABC-CLIO. Santa Barbara, California, United States. 9781851095735. 17. en.
- Book: Hobbs. David. British Aircraft Carriers: Design, Development & Service Histories. 2014. Seaforth Publishing. Barnsley, England. 9781473853515. https://books.google.com/books?id=nntiBwAAQBAJ&dq=East+Indies+and+Egypt+Seaplane+Squadron+based+at+Port+Said&pg=PT66. en. 3:Seaplane Carriers.
- Web site: Buck. H. B.. The East Indies & Egypt seaplane squadron during WWI compiled by H.B. Buck RNR (Australia). collections.anmm.gov.au. Australian National Maritime Museum. 27 February 2018. en.
