| 842 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943-1944 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
842 Naval Air Squadron (842 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. [1]
| 842 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943-1944 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
842 Naval Air Squadron (842 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. [1]
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