British Naval Forces Germany

British Naval Forces Germany was a command (military formation) of the Royal Navy that was active from 1944 to 1961 under three titles.

Flag Officer, British Naval Forces Germany
Active1944–1961
CountryUnited Kingdom
AllegianceBritish Empire
BranchRoyal Navy
TypeCommand
Part of
  • Admiralty (1944–1961)
Garrison/HQHMS Royal Charlotte, Minden
North Rhine-Westphalia
West Germany

It was administered originally by the British Naval Commander-in-Chief, Germany from 1944 to 1946. In 1946 the commander's title changed to Vice-Admiral Commanding, British Naval Forces, Germany from 1946 to 1947, before being renamed to Flag Officer, British Naval Forces Germany until 1961.

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