NAS Quonset Point, RI

Naval Air Station (NAS) Quonset Point, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was commissioned in 1941 as a key naval aviation facility during World War II. Throughout the war, it served as a major training and operational base for carrier aircraft, anti-submarine patrols, and the assembly and repair of aircraft. NAS Quonset Point remained active during the Cold War, supporting fleet air operations and housing various squadrons, including those flying the S-2 Tracker and E-1 Tracer. The base was decommissioned in 1974, but its legacy continues through the Quonset Air Museum and the Rhode Island Air National Guard, which still operates at the site.