OK this is not about the QEC carriers but just using these two sources as an example of going down the NAS (Naval Air Squadron) route .... the NAS outlined below neither have a) any aircraft or b) belong to a ship!!!!
NAS 1700
Facts and figures
17
Ships, Naval Air Squadrons and external Units
Over 200 people
in flexible teams.
2017
Officially recommissioned.
The 1700 NAS provides tailored teams – from two to fifty – so ships or any other detached operating bases have the support staff they need, whenever, wherever.
The Maritime Aviation Support Force (MASF) became ‘1700 Naval Air Squadron’ on 31st October 2017.
The Squadron provides Engineering, Aviation and Logistical support to operations and exercises all over the world at sea and ashore.
On average 65% (90) of 1700 NAS personnel are deployed supporting operations KIPION, APT(N), Force Gen and SNMG2. A further 35% (50) of the unit remain at R2 ready to deploy.
The remaining personnel are based at 1700 NAS HQ, RNAS Culdrose. Managing manpower rotations, deployments and their movements.
Flight deck, Logistical support, Operations, Engineering support, Warfare and even Medical assistance are supplied by 1700 NAS.
Our missions statement is to support Maritime and Aviation Operations within the RN and RFA, providing suitably qualified, experienced personnel and equipment which is tailored for Tri Service operational capability.
Source; royalnavy.mod.uk
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RNAS Culdrose
@RNASCuldrose
21m21 minutes ago
Our team on @RFAArgus has been helping the @ArmyAirCorps to find its sea legs. 656 Squadron Apaches have been onboard to get their deck qualifications
1700 NAS’s team manage the deck & enable safe aviation. Here’s the view from FLYCO’s window, possibly the best on the ship!
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So we have NAS's; Squadron's; Aircraft types; .... and outfits without any aircraft.
My preference is still for two threads, each dealing with
all the aircraft types (including the F35B's) from whatever source.