Naval Air Transport Service | |
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Active | 1941–1948 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Air transportation |
Size | 26,000 personnel |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
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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.