831 Naval Air Squadron
| 831 Naval Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941–1944 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Part of | Fleet Air Arm |
831 Naval Air Squadron (831 NAS) was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. The squadron was reformed twice: firstly from 21 November 1955 - 10 December 1957 and then from 1 May 1958 - 26 August 1966. The cartoon character Flook was adopted as a squadron mascot in the era following World War 2 and painted as nose art on aircraft.