The 8th Destroyer Flotilla, also styled as the Eighth Destroyer Flotilla, was a

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of the British

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from 1911 to 1939.

History

The flotilla was established in August 1911. In 1912 it was assigned to the Admiral of Patrols command and was based at

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. For the duration of

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it was on patrol duties. Post First World War it was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet from 1921 to 1924. In 1925 it was reassigned to the China Station where it remained just before the

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in May 1939 when it was renamed 21st Destroyer Flotilla. It was first commanded by Commander Charles Wills and last commanded by Captain Harold Hickling.

Administration

Captains (D) afloat, 8th Destroyer Flotilla

Captain (D) afloat is a Royal Navy appointment of an operational commander of a destroyer flotilla or squadron.

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Destroyer flotillas of the Royal Navy Military units and formations established in 1911 Military units and formations disestablished in 1939 {{UK-navy-stub