Naval Air Station Jacksonville From 1907 to Present - CNIC.Navy.mil ...
Naval Air Station Jacksonville From 1907 to Present - CNIC.Navy.mil ...
Naval Air Station Jacksonville From 1907 to Present - CNIC.Navy.mil ...
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NIF <strong>Navy</strong> Industrial Fund<br />
O&R Overhaul and Repair (Shops)<br />
RIF Reduction in Force<br />
SECNAV Secretary of the <strong>Navy</strong><br />
VA Attack Squadron<br />
VAH Heavy Attack Squadron<br />
VF Fighting Plane Squadron<br />
VFA Fighter Attack Squadron<br />
VP Patrol Squadron<br />
VR <strong>Air</strong> Transport Squadron/Fleet Logistics Suppo<br />
Squadron<br />
VS <strong>Air</strong> Antisubmarine (Sea Control) Squadron<br />
VU Utility Squadron<br />
Chronology<br />
May <strong>1907</strong> - After many sites were investigated, a 1,300-acre tract of land at Black Point<br />
(Philbrofen) was recommended as a site for a state camp.<br />
Aug. 10, <strong>1907</strong> - First tract of land for 389 acres acquired from Joseph H. Phillips for $8,000.<br />
June 8-15, 1909 - First encampment of state troops.<br />
Oct. 1915 - National Rifle Matches held at State Camp (Black Point).<br />
June 24 – Oct. 2, 1916 - Second Florida Infantry mobilized at State Camp (Black Point).<br />
Oct. 11-25, 1916 - National Rifle Tournament at State Camp (Black Point).
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