Naval Bombardment31 October 1956
Coordinates naval support and carrier forces for the Anglo-French operation
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Robin Durnford-Slater Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robin Durnford-Slater, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
8 records1956–19568 events2 places
Chronological biography
1956
Operation MusketeerNovember 1956
Commands naval forces assigned to Operation Musketeer
Carrier Air Operations Coordinated1 November 1956
Durnford-Slater coordinates carrier-based air operations against Egyptian military targets.
Amphibious Fleet Positioned off Port Said5 November 1956
Durnford-Slater positions the naval assault force off Port Said before the seaborne landings.
Port Said Naval Gunfire Directed5 November 1956
Durnford-Slater directs naval gunfire supporting the assault on Port Said.
Landing Craft and Carrier Support Coordinated6 November 1956
Durnford-Slater coordinates carriers, landing craft and naval gunfire during the amphibious phase.
Naval Support Reduced after Ceasefire6 November 1956
Durnford-Slater curtails offensive naval support after the political decision to halt operations.
Naval Forces Shift to Ceasefire Posture7 November 1956
Durnford-Slater shifts naval forces from assault support to ceasefire and withdrawal duties.
Titles and roles
Admiral · Admiral · Naval Task Force Commander
Record provenance
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