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[Post New]24/02/2018 20:11:01
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pswilld
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Hello I am looking into my grandfather who was a RM during WW2. On his service record I see locations such as NAS(Naval Air Station) Kestrel then there are brackets with (S.S.V Andover) or Deadalus (Seafire S.S.V No.1) would anyone know what these abbreviations in the brackets would mean? Thank you
Paul Willder
[Post New]24/02/2018 21:10:12
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NIC
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Hi pswild,

Welcome to the CVA Website and Forums.

N.A.S stands for Naval Air Squadron(s).

S.S.V. is the abbreviation for Special Service Vessel - the Royal Navy had a number of "Special Service Vessels" which included decoy ships ("Q" ships) and dummy ships, and those which undertook special tasks such as landing agents.

Nick

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[Post New]24/02/2018 23:55:47
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pswilld
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Thank you very much for the information Nick I really appreciate the help.

Paul :D
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