Current Naval Air Stations
Currently RNAS means "Royal Naval Air Station" and, in common with the Royal Air Force, is always followed by a geographical place in which the air station is located. (Historically RNAS is the "Royal Naval Air Service")
- RNAS Culdrose (HMS Seahawk) - Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall, England
- RNAS Predannack (satellite airfield) - Mullion, Cornwall
- RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) - Yeovilton, Somerset, England
- RNAS Merryfield (satellite airfield) - Ilton, Somerset
- RNAS Prestwick (HMS Gannet), Ayrshire, Scotland
Read more about this topic: List Of Air Stations Of The Royal Navy
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