air station

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An air station is a military base for aircraft operations, particularly those of naval aviation.

The term typically refers to facilities where aircraft are stationed, maintained, and launched for missions.

Naval Air Station Pensacola is the primary training base for Navy aviators.

In civilian contexts, air station may refer to a coast guard aviation facility or, less commonly, any airfield.

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Facility for underwater vessels

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Device transferring petroleum to motor

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