Fifth Sea Lord
The Fifth Sea Lord was formerly one of the Naval Lords and members of the Board of Admiralty that controlled the Royal Navy. The post's incumbent had responsibility for naval aviation.
| Office of the Fifth Sea Lord | |
|---|---|
Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Department of the Admiralty | |
| Member of | Board of Admiralty |
| Reports to | First Sea Lord |
| Nominator | First Lord of the Admiralty |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (typically 1–3 years) |
| Inaugural holder | Rear Admiral Sir Godfrey Paine |
| Formation | 1917-1965 |
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