VFP 63 Miramar

Fleet Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 63 (VFP-63), based at NAS Miramar, California, was a United States Navy squadron established in 1949. The unit specialized in photographic reconnaissance missions, initially operating the F9F-6P Cougar and later the RF-8 Crusader aircraft. VFP-63 played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, providing vital aerial intelligence and battle damage assessment for carrier strike groups. The squadron was disestablished in 1982 as newer reconnaissance technologies and platforms became available.