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Arrows were know to be at the following Florida locations. If the intermediate fields had arrows, it is very likely that the beacons between fields also had arrows.
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Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce Airport, commercial, rating . Two and one-half miles S. on Dixie Highway. Altitude, 18 feet. L shape, 100 acres, 2,000 by 2,000 feet, sod, level, natural drainage; two landing strips, 2,000 by 400 feet N./S. 2,000 by 400 feet B./W. remainder of field not available for landings. Directional arrow marked "11, M-A." Pole line to W. Beacon, 24-incb rotating, with red course lights flashing characteristic "1" (. ), operated by Department of Commerce. Facilities for servicing aircraft, day only. 

St. Augustine

St Augustine Airport, municipal, rating. Two and one-half miles NW. on paved highway. Altitude, 18 feet V shape, 85 acres, sod, level, natural drainage; 2 landing strips, 2,700 by 500 feet and 1,750 by 400 feet. Directional arrow marked "30 M-A." Beacon tower to NE.; woods on all sides but cleared at approaches. Beacon, boundary, approach, and obstruction lights. Beacon 24-inch rotating, with green course lights flashing characteristic " 10" ( ). Facilities for servicing aircraft, day and night. 

St. Augustine Airport, municipal, rating . Two and one-half miles NW. on paved highway. Altitude, 18 feet V shape, 85 acres, sod, level, natural drainage; two landing strips, 2,700 by 500 feet, and 1,750 by 400 feet Directional arrow marked "30 M-A." ST. AUGUSTINE on hangar. Beacon tower to NE.; woods on all sides but cleared at approaches. Beacon, boundary, approach, and obstruction lights. Beacon, 24-inch rotating, with green course lights flashing characteristic " 10" (_ _). Facilities for servicing aircraft, day and night. Seaplane facilities at municipal pier, S. of bridge, SE. of city.

Vero Beach

Department of Commerce Intermediate field, site 13, Miami-Atlanta Airway. Adjoins city on N. Altitude, 20 feet. Triangular, 98 acres, 2,210 feet N./S., 2.900 feet NW./SE., and 2,305 feet B./W., sod, level, natural drainage; entire field available. Directional arrow marked "13 M-A." Beacon tower to SW. Beacon, boundary and approach lights. Beacon, 24-inch rotating with green course lights flashing characteristic "3" (. . .—). No servicing facilities. 

 

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