21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron

The British 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Twenty First Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy from March 1945 to December 1945. During its existence the squadrons usual composition varied depending on its operational orders it included a Dido-class light Cruiser that served as its Flag Ship occasionally another light cruiser. The main components were four to five Escort Carriers from the Attacker-class and Ruler-class together with four supporting destroyers of different classes.

History
The 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron was established in March 1945 as part of re-enforcement's sent to the Indian Ocean and assigned only to the East Indies Fleet. On 25 April 1945 the squadron took part in Operation Dracula as part of Force W that also included the 3rd Battle Squadron its responsibility was to provide daylight air cover during the initial stages of the operation until May 1945. On 10 August 1945 it took part in Operation Carson as a component of Force 61 until 15 August 1945. It Existed till December 1945 when it was disbanded.

Commodore, Rear-Admiral, Commanding, 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron
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Formed from reinforcements sent to Indian Ocean March 1945
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🇬🇧: 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British East Indies Fleet March 1945

Operation Dracula, April to May 1945
🇬🇧: 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British East Indies Fleet, Operation Dracula April to May 1945

Operation Carson, 10 to 15 August, 1945
🇬🇧: 21st Aircraft Carrier Squadron; British East Indies Fleet, Operation Carson, 10-15 August, 1945