US Naval Air Training Center - Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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11 J 1i i e. SQUADRON 14A Kingsville Field Lt. F. 5. Carter, USNR Executive Officer Lt. R. D. Gibson, USNR Commanding Officer Captain W. B. Howard, USMCR Chief of Flight SQUAIHHlNS These squadrons were located 01' The Main Base and at The Naval Center's Auxiliary Field in Kingsville. - After completing the difficult instrument training, a future Naval Aviofor and Officer is sent To his choice, of specialized training, if possible. If he is fortunate enough To be given his choice of fighters, he will be given all types of flying which will be demanded of him when he joins the U. S. Flee'r. It consists of acrobatics, formation Tactics, fixed gunnery and all Types wag;