Flag Officer, Flying Training

The Flag Officer, Flying Training was a senior Royal Navy appointment responsible for all naval aviation flying training from 1945 to 1970.

History
The command was established in September 1945 when the office of Flag Officer, Carrier Training then a three star post was abolished to create three subordinate commands each concentrating on naval aviation training for their respective areas of focus. The post was abolished in 1970. .

The officer holder reported to the Flag Officer, Air (Home) from 1945 to 1964 then the Flag Officer Naval Air Command from 1964 to 1970.

Flag Officer's, Flying Training

 * Post holders included:


 * Rear-Admiral Lachlan D. Mackintosh: September 1945-September 1947
 * Rear-Admiral Charles E. Lambe: September 1947-August 1949
 * Rear-Admiral Edmund W. Anstice: August 1949-August 1951
 * Rear-Admiral Walter T. Couchman: August 1951-June 1953
 * Rear-Admiral Guy Willoughby: June 1953-February 1956
 * Rear-Admiral Charles L.G. Evans: February 1956-October 1957
 * Rear-Admiral Dennis R.F. Cambell: October 1957-September 1960
 * Rear-Admiral Frank H.E. Hopkins: September 1960-October 1961
 * Rear-Admiral Philip D. Gick: October 1961-July 1964
 * Rear-Admiral Donald C.E.F. Gibson:  July 1964-October 1965
 * Rear-Admiral David W. Kirke: October 1965-February 1968
 * Rear-Admiral Cedric K. Roberts: February 1968-November 1970