860 Naval Air Squadron
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860 Naval Air Squadron (860 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during World War II, which was transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1946, and remains active.
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860 Naval Air Squadron VSQ-860 | |
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NH90 N-175 of 860 Squadron, August 2013 | |
Active | 1943–1964 1966–present |
Country | United Kingdom Netherlands |
Branch | Royal Navy Royal Netherlands Navy |
Part of | Fleet Air Arm Naval Aviation Service |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station De Kooy |
Motto(s) | Arcens affligo (Latin: "I defend and strike") |
Engagements | World War II Indonesian War of Independence |
Battle honours | Atlantic 1941-45 |
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