Naval Air Transport Service

Naval Air Transport Service
Naval Air Transport Service
Active	1941–1948
Country	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Role	Air transportation
Size	26,000 personnel
Engagements	World War II
Aircraft flown
Transport	Douglas C-47 Skytrain; Douglas DC-3; Douglas C-54 Skymaster; Consolidated PB2Y Coronado; Martin PBM Mariner;

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.

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