Naval Air Transport Service

Naval Air Transport Service
Active1941–1948
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleAir transportation
Size26,000 personnel
EngagementsWorld War II
Aircraft flown
Transport

The Naval Air Transport Service or NATS, was a branch of the United States Navy from 1941 to 1948. At its height during World War II, NATS's totaled four wings of 18 squadrons that operated 540 aircraft with 26,000 personnel assigned.