VAP-62

Heavy Photographic Squadron 62

VAP-62 squadron patch
Active 10 April 1952-15 October 1969
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
Role Photo-reconnaissance
Part of Inactive
Nickname(s) Tigers
Engagements Vietnam War

VAP-62 was a Heavy Photographic Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Photographic Squadron Sixty-Two (VJ-62) on 10 April 1952, it was redesignated as Heavy Photographic Squadron (VAP-62) on 2 July 1956. The squadron was disestablished on 15 October 1969.[1]

Operational history

VAP-62 PB4Y-1P Privateers in 1952
VAP-62 A3D-2P Skywarrior in the late 1950s

Home port assignments

The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]

Aircraft Assignment

The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]:315

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Volume 1 The History of VA, VAH, VAK, VAL, VAP and VFA Squadrons. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. p. 314. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Edward Jacobs, CDR". The Virtual Wall. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Unaccounted-For from the Vietnam War" (PDF). Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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