1701 Naval Air Squadron
| 1701 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Naval Ensign | |
| Active | February 1945 - 1946 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch | Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy |
| Role | Amphibian bomber reconnaissance |
| Battle honours | None |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt(A) L F Plant RNVR |
1701 Naval Air Squadron of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy was formed in February 1945 at RNAS Lee-on-Solent as an amphibian bomber reconnaissance squadron.[1] It was equipped with the Supermarine Sea Otter, and the squadron joined HMS Begum in April 1945 bound for the Far East.[1]
The squadron was intended to join the newly established Mobile Naval Air Bases for Air Sea Rescue duties. B Flight joined MONAB IV (HMS Nabaron) at Ponam in the Admiralty Islands in May 1945 and embarked in HMS Reaper in October 1945. A Flight joined MONAB VI (HMS Nabstock) at Maryborough, Queensland, Australia in June 1945.[1]
Aircraft flown
1701 Naval Air Squadron flew only one aircraft type:
References
- 1 2 3 "1701 NAS at the Fleet Air Arm Archive website". Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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