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The Fifth Sea Lord was one of the senior positions in the Royal Navy The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...
During the First World War, it was one of four additional Sea Lords created during the war to manage the navy. It was abolished after the war ended.
In 1938, the post of Fifth Sea Lord was reestablished and was the Chief of Naval Air Services, responsible for preparation and management of all of the Royal Navy's aircraft and air personnel. 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The post was abolished as a result of various reorganisations of the navy since 1945 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ...
The modern equivalant of the Chief of Naval Air Services, is titled Rear Admiral: Fleet Air Arm, and is a dual hatted post (held by a Navy official in conjunction with another unrelated post). The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ...
The Fleet Air Arm is the operational group of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of the aircraft on board their ships. ...
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this is the british tri-service logo, incorporating the r.a.f the navy and the army insignia. AC William odling RAF The First Sea Lord is the professional head of the British Royal Navy. ...
The Second Sea Lord is one of the senior admirals of the Royal Navy. ...
The Third Sea Lord was the old title of the senior officer responsible for procurement in the Royal Navy. ...
The Fourth Sea Lord was one of the senior positions of the Royal Navy The post was the Chief of Naval Supplies, reponsible for supplying the navy. ...
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