Naval Air Station Jacksonville - Hardcoverby Ronald M. Williamson (Author), Emily Savoca (Author) Naval Air Station Jacksonville was commissioned on October 15, 1940, and has trained tens of thousands of naval aviators throughout its long history. Located along the banks of the St. Johns River, the site and the weather conditions make the base a premier aviation facility. Initially conducting primary and sea plane training, it expanded to training pilots in almost every type of aircraft the