VAP-63

VAP-63, or Heavy Photographic Squadron 63, was a U.S. Navy reconnaissance unit established in 1952. Originally formed as VJ-63, the squadron was redesignated as VAP-63 in 1956, specializing in aerial photographic reconnaissance and mapping. The unit operated aircraft such as the AJ-2P Savage and A3D-2P Skywarrior, supporting both fleet operations and intelligence gathering during the Cold War era. VAP-63 was based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, and remained active until its disestablishment in 1969.