| Unit Name: | 2nd Destroyer Squadron |
| Dates: | November 1956 – 1971 |
| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Size: | Squadron |
| Commander1: | Captain George I.M. Balfour |
| Commander1 Label: | First |
| Commander2: | Captain Harry R. Keate |
| Commander2 Label: | Last |
The 2nd Destroyer Squadron was an administrative unit of the Royal Navy from 1956 to 1971.
In October 1956 the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla was on general assignment [1] when it was disbanded and succeeded by the 2nd Destroyer Squadron in November 1956. During its existence, the squadron included Daring-class destroyers and Leander-class frigates.
Included:[2]
| from | to | deployed to | additional notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1956 | March 1956 | |||
| March 1956 | January 1957 | |||
| January 1957 | January 1958 | |||
| January 1958 | January 1959 | Not assigned | all ships are re-fitting | |
| January 1959 | April 1959 | |||
| April 1959 | April 1960 | temporary assignment to Far East Fleet | ||
| April 1960 | January 1961 | |||
| February 1961 | 1966 | |||
| April 1967 | August 1971 | re-designated 2nd Far East Destroyer Squadron |
| Commander | Ship | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain George I.M. Balfour | November 1956 – 1958 | ||
| HMS Daring | January 1959-December 1960 | ||
| 1961 -December 1966 | |||
| Captain George A. de G. Kitchin | HMS Ajax | December 1966-May 1968 | |
| Captain Alfred R. Rawbone | HMS Ajax | May 1968 – 1969 | |
| Captain Harry R. Keate | HMS Ajax | September 1969 – 1971 |