Fleet in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk
Photographed By Charles Wayman
1. Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk Marker
Inscription.
Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk. . The depot began in 1917 as part of the Naval Air Detachment of six canvas hangers servicing seven seaplanes. Before the depot closed in 1996, its name changed over time from Construction and Repair (1918), Assembly and Repair (1922), Overhaul and Repair (1948) and Naval Air Rework Facility (1967), to Naval Aviation Depot (1987). Reaching peak employment during world war two of more than 8,000, the facility later became Norfolk’s largest employer. Through the decades, as naval aircraft advanced from seaplanes, to fighter jets, to air-to-air missiles, the master mechanics continued to play a leading role in the advancing maintenance technology for the Navy, Air Force, and NATO forces.
The depot began in 1917 as part of the Naval Air Detachment of six canvas hangers servicing seven seaplanes. Before the depot closed in 1996, its name changed over time from Construction and Repair (1918), Assembly and Repair (1922), Overhaul and Repair (1948) and Naval Air Rework Facility (1967), to Naval Aviation Depot (1987). Reaching peak employment during WWII of more than 8,000, the facility later became Norfolk’s largest employer. Through the decades, as naval aircraft advanced from seaplanes, to fighter jets, to air-to-air missiles, the master mechanics continued to play a leading role in the advancing maintenance technology for the Navy, Air Force, and NATO forces.
Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KV-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 36° 56.678′ N, 76° 17.793′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Fleet. Marker can be reached from Yorktown Avenue. On board the Naval Station (and identification card is required to access the base). It is in the "V" area, perhaps in front of
3. Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk, Engine Overhaul Shop circa 1940
Photographed By Hampton Roads Naval Museum
4. Construction and Repair Department, NAS
A functional diagram of the Construction and Repair Department of the Naval Air Station Norfolk during the 1940s
Photographed By Hampton Roads Naval Museum
5. Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk
A-6 Intruders undergo depot level maintenance at Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk during the 1980s
Photographed By Hampton Roads Naval Museum
6. Naval Aviation Depot, Norfolk
Aerial View of the Norfolk Naval Air Station, Naval Aviation Depot in foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2010, by Charles Wayman of Cherry Point, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,265 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on April 22, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos:1. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Charles Wayman of Cherry Point, North Carolina. 2. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 6. submitted on April 25, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.