Arthur Talbot (Royal Navy officer)
Arthur Talbot | |
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| Birth name | Arthur George Talbot |
| Born | 31 March 1892 |
| Died | 1960 (aged 67–68) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | HMS Inglefield HMS Furious HMS Illustrious HMS Formidable Force S |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Vice Admiral Arthur George Talbot, CB, DSO (31 March 1892–1960) was a Royal Navy officer.
He commanded the flotilla leader Inglefield as Captain (D) of the Third Destroyer Flotilla in 1937–1939 and then commanded three different aircraft carriers from 1940 to 1943.
On 11 October 1943 he took command of the newly formed Force S to plan and prepare for the D-Day landings.