893 Naval Air Squadron

893 Naval Air Squadron (893 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

Throughout its history 893 NAS has operated Fulmars, Martlets, Sea Venoms and Sea Vixens.

History
893 NAS was first stood up at RNAS Donibristle on 15 June 1942 equipped with Grumman Martlet fighters.

Aircraft flown
Types of aircraft flown by 893 Naval Air Squadron include:


 * Fairey Fulmar I
 * Grumman Martlet II & IV
 * de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.21 & FAW.22
 * de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.1 & FAW.2

Battle Honours
The following Battle Honours have been awarded to 893 Naval Air Squadron.


 * Atlantic 1943