NAS Jacksonville VPU-2 “Wizards”

NAS Jacksonville VPU-2 “Wizards” vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!

Patrol Squadron Special Projects Unit Two (VPU-2) “Wizards” is a U.S. Navy land-based patrol squadron based at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oahu, Hawaii, which is tasked to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The Wizards operate under the motto “Anytime, Anywhere” ! Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), formerly Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay and originally Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, is a U.S. Marine Corps base facility and air station located on the Mokapu Peninsula of windward O’ahu in the City & County of Honolulu. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay (fondly referred to as K-Bay) is home to Marines, sailors, their family members, and civilian employees. The United States Marine Corps operates a 7,800-foot runway at the base. MCBH is home for the 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Aircraft Group 24, Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (CLB-3) 3rd Radio Battalion, and the Navy’s Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2.

The P-8 Poseidon is a military aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, modified from the 737-800ERX. It was developed for the United States Navy. The P-8 operates in the anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and shipping interdiction roles.