The RAN assumed the status of a ‘Fleet’, a title it had not enjoyed since 1926. In the ensuring years its official status was ‘Squadron’ however coinciding with the commissioning of the new carrier HMAS Sydney the Navy became a force capable of undertaking major operations. Accordingly, HM Australian Squadron’ was redesignated ‘ HM Australian Fleet’.
Australian Naval History on 1 January 1949
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