741 Naval Air Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–47[1] |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Fleet Air Arm Second Line Squadron |
Role | Observer Training Squadron Operational Flying Training Squadron |
Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
Garrison/HQ | RNAS Arbroath RNAS St. Merryn |
741 Naval Air Squadron (741 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. It was initially active, between 1943 and 1945 as an Observer Training Squadron at RNAS Arbroath (HMS Condor).[2] It reformed at RNAS St. Merryn (HMS Vulture), as an Operational Flying Training Unit in 1946.[3]
741 Naval Air Squadron formed at RNAS Arbroath (HMS Condor) as an Observer Training Squadron, part of No.2 Observer Training School on 1 March 1943, equipped with Fairey Swordfish aircraft. It disbanded on 19 March 1945 at RNAS Arbroath.[2]
741 NAS reformed at RNAS St Merryn (HMS Vulture) on 12 August 1946 as an Operational Flying Training Unit. It operated Fairey Firefly FR.I, Supermarine Seafire L Mk.III and North American Harvard III. On 25 November 1947 it disbanded.[3]
The squadron has flown a number of different aircraft types, including:[2][3]
741 NAS operated from two air bases:[2][3]
741 NAS had a number of commanding officers during its two active periods:[5]