5th Frigate Squadron (United Kingdom)

The 5th Frigate Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1946 to 1980.

Operational history
During its existence, the squadron included Loch-class frigate, Type 15, Whitby-class frigate, Rothesay-class frigate and Leander-class frigate frigates. Ships of the squadron participated in the Suez Campaign, Beira Patrol, the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, the Armilla Patrol and the Falklands War.

Silver Jubilee 1977
At the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review, 24–29 June 1977, 5th Frigate Squadron comprised:
 * HMS Hermione (F58) – Capt J. A. B. Thomas, RN (Captain Fifth Frigate Squadron)
 * HMS Birmingham (D86) – Capt P. J. Symons, RN
 * HMS Nubian (F131) – Cdr J. R. Griffiths, RN