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893 Naval Air Squadron

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893 Naval Air Squadron
Active1942-1943
1956-1960
1960-1965
1966-1970
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Navy
Part ofFleet Air Arm

893 Naval Air Squadron (893 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.[1]

Throughout its history 893 NAS has operated Fulmars, Martlets, Sea Venoms and Sea Vixens.

History

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893 NAS was first stood up at RNAS Donibristle on 15 June 1942 equipped with Grumman Martlet fighters.[2]

Aircraft flown

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Types of aircraft flown by 893 Naval Air Squadron include:

Battle Honours

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The following Battle Honours have been awarded to 893 Naval Air Squadron.

  • Atlantic 1943

References

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  1. ^ "893 Squadron". Fleet Air Arm Archive. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  2. ^ "893 Naval Air Squadron". wings-aviation.ch. Retrieved 1 January 2024.