ComNav 4V Photo Lab

ComNav 4V Photo Lab was a specialized photographic unit operating under the command of a U.S. Navy communications or navigation command, most likely during the Cold War era. The unit’s primary mission was to provide photographic support, including aerial reconnaissance, documentation, and intelligence gathering for naval operations in its designated sector. ComNav 4V Photo Lab played a crucial role in processing and analyzing film from both manned reconnaissance flights and unmanned surveillance missions, delivering timely imagery to command staff. Its personnel were highly trained in both photographic techniques and the secure handling of classified materials, making the lab an essential asset in naval intelligence efforts during periods of heightened military activity.