6th Destroyer Flotilla

The British 6th Destroyer Flotilla  also known as the Sixth Destroyer Flotilla was a military formation of the Royal Navy from 1911 to 1939 and again from 1947 to 1951

History
The flotilla was formed in 1911, its first commander was appointed in 1912 and disbanded in 1939. It was reformed in October 1947 as part of the Home Fleet until 1951. In 1952 it was re-designated 6th Destroyer Squadron. Its first commander was Captain Mortimer Silver and its final commander was Captain Victor Danckwerts.

Captains (D) afloat, 6th Destroyer Flotilla
Captain (D) afloat is a Royal Navy appointment of an operational commander of a destroyer flotilla or squadron.