NARF - O and R - FASron-6 at NAS Jacksonville

NARF
(Naval Aviation Rework Facility)
O & R
FASron-6
NAS Jacksonville, FL

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NAS Jacksonville
Provided by James Frederick

FASron-6
Provided by John Gabbard

Overhaul & Repair
Provided by James Frederick

Heritage-Patches

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Sources

David Weber

John Gabbard

Jim Fredreick

Bill Borgmann

Commanding Officers

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Awards

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Base Tail ID

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Hosted Units

NARF, O&R, FASron-6

Aircraft

NARF

22 July 1968- - - - Douglas A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk *

8 June 1966 - - - - Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk *

4 March 1966- - - - Douglas A4D-2N (A-4C) Skyhawk *

30 January 1967 - - Douglas YA4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk *

25 January 1966 - - Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk *

25 January 1966 - - Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk

O&R

25 June 1958- - - - Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk *

12 September 1961 - Douglas A4D-2N (A-4C) Skyhawk *

24 January 1966 - - Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk *

FASron-6

28 February 1958- - Douglas A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk *

* November 30, 1962

The A4D-1 designation changed to A-4A

The A4D-2 designation changed to A-4B

The A4D-2N designation changed to A-4C

The YA4D-5 designation changed to A-4E

The A4D-5 designation changed to A-4E

For A-4 Skyhawk aircraft assigned to this unit see lower in this page:

Events

Late '60s
I was assigned to NARF Jacksonville in the late '60's, we were the rework facility for A4's, TA4's, RA5C's, and just before I left A-7's. My duty assignment was Petty Officer in-charge of flight test office. Myself and three other enlisted received air crew status in A-4's and RA5C's. We flew back seat during flight tests as the planes were cycled out of rework. As far as I know we were the only enlisted to hold this flight status. All of us racked up stick time and touch-an-goes in the TA's it was the greatest time of my life!

In the (above) article that we sent you it says that we didn't wear aircrew wings, but that's not true, at the time the Navy didn't have a designation for air crew of an attack aircraft and our requests were never completed before we were transferred out. We had engine start-up and taxi cards, completed all flight requirements (I think I still have my "O-my-ass-card"). And we did a pretty good job driving those scooters!!!!
(Jim Fredreick)

I was stationed at NARF JAX in the late 60's with Jim Frederick. As Jim mentioned there were 4 of us enlisted men who flew on a regular basis in the backseat of the TA-4Fs and RA-5Cs. That was our sole job. We had on occasion the opportunity to fly down to Cape Canaveral when they launched the astronauts on moon missions. It's quite a site to see a space launch from the ground but to see one from the air was spectacular.

The memories are unforgettable and I'm sure I speak for Jim when I say that if we could have done that for 20 years we would have been LIFERS.

The TA-4F holds many a fond memory. We were able to grab some stick time and a few "touch and goes". And it was the perfect aircraft to watch the moon launches from. I am proud to have been a contributing part of the NARF.
Bill Borgmann

I will have to dig very deep, in my mind the '60's were just a few months ago, but any records kept are in the dungeon, oh well!!

I believe we were the only group at the time. We received returning combat pilots as they were cycling out, some with as little as three months and some with as much as 9 months. I believe there were five billets for pilots and a Commander as the chief test pilot. Our cockpit training and flight training was held at NARF and in the cockpit with our flight officer.

The Navy company was about 50 to 75 enlisted and officers that ran the flight line, supply, flight test, weight & balance, leading chief and his staff, etc.

Maybe we can ask the membership if there is a ferry pilot or squadron pilot that either served at NARF JAX or picked up a plane at Jax. We did receive a plane or two from the Forrestal while I was assigned there. Over the years I have lost contact with most of the guys, I remember a Bill Borgman (was living in Florida) and will try to find others.
Jim Frederick

January 27, 1983: LCdr. Michael Awood was killed when his A-4F Skyhawk crashed in a cypress swamp 1.7 miles SE of Foley, AL during a post rework test flight from NAS Pensacola. The pilot radioed that he was in trouble moments before the crash. Tuscaloosa News, Saturday, Jan 27, 1983. LCdr. Michael Atwood, 39,  was killed when his A-4F Skyhawk crashed in a cypress swamp 1.7 miles SE of Foley, AL at 10:56 a.m. The plane had been reconditioned at Pensacola's Naval Air Rework Facility. Detroit Free Press, Monday, 31 January, 1983. This aircraft was on a PMCF just out of rework. The aileron trim tab was hooked up backwards and not caught on preflight. The airplane went out of control after the flight control disconnect. Pilot David Awood was killed because his ejection seat was incorrectly installed. From John Patterson. NARF Pensacola A-4F BuNo 154979 was destroyed at Barin Field when aircraft crashed during PMCF, 28 January 1983. Ejection attempt failed; pilot fatally injured. Naval Safety Center via Jim Winchester.

 

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A-4 Skyhawk NARF NAS Jacksonville Assignment

  • Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk
    • 142710 c/n 11772
      • 18 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 22 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142723 c/n 11785
      • 25 Jun 1958 - O&R BUAER FA - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 19 Nov 1958 - O&R BUAER FA - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142730 c/n 11792
      • 05 Nov 1958 - O&R BUAER M&S - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Feb 1959 - O&R BUAER M&S - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142764 c/n 11826
      • 21 Mar 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142779 c/n 11841
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Oct 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142829 c/n 11891
      • 08 Jun 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 08 Jun 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 142846 c/n 11908
      • 05 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142868 c/n 11930
      • 16 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 18 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 142890 c/n 11952
      • 25 Aug 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 19 Dec 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 142891 c/n 11953
      • 21 Feb 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 10 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142895 c/n 11957
      • 01 Apr 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 20 May 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144902 C/N 12148
      • 19 Jul 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 25 Jul 1963 - HT-8 - NAS Ellyson Field, FL
    • 144903 C/N 12149
      • 12 Jul 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144960 C/N 12206
      • 01 Apr 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 20 May 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144984 C/N 12230
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 21 Jun 1961 - Stricken - 11J9
    • 145001 C/N 12247
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Oct 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
  • Douglas A4D-2N (A-4C) Skyhawk
    • 145099 c/n 12345
      • 22 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 145114 c/n 12360
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 11 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 147691 C/N 12455
      • 12 Sep 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 27 Dec 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 147695 C/N 12459
      • 05 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 147756 C/N 12520
      • 16 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 18 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 147775 C/N 12539
      • 06 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 147823 C/N 12587
      • 15 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 148468 C/N 12661
      • 04 Jan 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 30 Jun 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 148534 C/N 12727
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Nov 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 148555 C/N 12748
      • 15 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 31 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 148581 C/N 12774
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 06 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Lemoore, CA
    • 148600 C/N 12793
      • 04 Mar 1966 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 04 Mar 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 149588 c/n 12913
      • 02 May 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 17 Sep 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 149646 c/n 12971
      • 15 Aug 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 08 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 150598 c/n 13009
      • 22 Oct 1964 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Jan 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
  • Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk
    • 151064 c/n 13234
      • 03 May 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 03 May 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 151163 c/n 13333
      • 24 Jan 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Jan 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 152090 c/n 13478
      • 03 May 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 03 May 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL

A-4 Skyhawk O and R NAS Jacksonville Assignment

  • Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk
    • 142710 c/n 11772
      • 18 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 22 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142723 c/n 11785
      • 25 Jun 1958 - O&R BUAER FA - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 19 Nov 1958 - O&R BUAER FA - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142730 c/n 11792
      • 05 Nov 1958 - O&R BUAER M&S - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Feb 1959 - O&R BUAER M&S - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142764 c/n 11826
      • 21 Mar 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142779 c/n 11841
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Oct 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142829 c/n 11891
      • 08 Jun 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 08 Jun 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 142846 c/n 11908
      • 05 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142868 c/n 11930
      • 16 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 18 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 142890 c/n 11952
      • 25 Aug 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 19 Dec 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 142891 c/n 11953
      • 21 Feb 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 10 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 142895 c/n 11957
      • 01 Apr 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 20 May 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144902 C/N 12148
      • 19 Jul 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 25 Jul 1963 - HT-8 - NAS Ellyson Field, FL
    • 144903 C/N 12149
      • 12 Jul 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144960 C/N 12206
      • 01 Apr 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 20 May 1960 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 144984 C/N 12230
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 21 Jun 1961 - Stricken - 11J9
    • 145001 C/N 12247
      • 31 Jan 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Oct 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
  • Douglas A4D-2N (A-4C) Skyhawk
    • 145099 c/n 12345
      • 22 May 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 05 Jan 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 145114 c/n 12360
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 11 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 147691 C/N 12455
      • 12 Sep 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 27 Dec 1961 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 147695 C/N 12459
      • 05 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 147756 C/N 12520
      • 16 May 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 18 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
    • 147775 C/N 12539
      • 06 Dec 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 147823 C/N 12587
      • 15 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 148468 C/N 12661
      • 04 Jan 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 30 Jun 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 148534 C/N 12727
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Nov 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 148555 C/N 12748
      • 15 Jul 1962 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 31 Aug 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 148581 C/N 12774
      • 14 Sep 1965 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 06 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Lemoore, CA
    • 148600 C/N 12793
      • 04 Mar 1966 - O&R BWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 04 Mar 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 149588 c/n 12913
      • 02 May 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 17 Sep 1963 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Quonset Point, RI
    • 149646 c/n 12971
      • 15 Aug 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 08 Oct 1965 - NAS - NAS Alameda, CA
    • 150598 c/n 13009
      • 22 Oct 1964 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 12 Jan 1965 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Norfolk, VA
  • Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk
    • 151064 c/n 13234
      • 03 May 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 03 May 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 151163 c/n 13333
      • 24 Jan 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 26 Jan 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL
    • 152090 c/n 13478
      • 03 May 1966 - O&R BUWEPS FR - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 03 May 1966 - NARF - NAS Jacksonville, FL

A-4 Skyhawk FASron-6 Assignment

  • Douglas A4D-1 (A-4A) Skyhawk
    • 139932 C/N 11297
      • 28 Feb 1958 - FASron 6 - NAS Jacksonville, FL
      • 16 Dec 1958 - VA-44 ---- NAS Jacksonville, FL

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