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|unit_name=Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
|unit_name=Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
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| image= VMFP-3 (1983) - Copy.jpg
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|caption= VMFP-3 insignia
|caption= VMFP-3 insignia
|dates= [[July 1]], [[1975]] - [[September 30]], [[1990]]
|dates= 1 July 1975 - 30 September 1990
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|branch= [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]]
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'''Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3''' (VMFP-3) was activated on [[July 1]], [[1975]] as part of the [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing]] at [[Marine Corps Air Station El Toro]], [[California]]. The squadron was deactivated on [[September 30]], [[1990]].
'''Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3''' (VMFP-3) was an aviation unit of the [[United States Marine Corps]] active between 1975 and 1990.


==Mission==
==Mission==
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==History==
==History==
VMFP-3 was activated on 1 July 1975 as part of the [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing]] at [[Marine Corps Air Station El Toro]], [[California|California (USA)]]. The squadron was deactivated on 1 July 1990 ( See AlMar 24-1990).


Photo and electronic reconnaissance had previously been conducted by three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons (VMCJ-1, 2, 3) located at [[MCAS Iwakuni]], [[MCAS Cherry Point]], and MCAS El Toro, respectively. These squadrons, (each flying RF-4Bs and EA-6As) were consolidated into two reconnaissance squadrons- [[VMAQ-2]] at MCAS Cherry Point operating all the EA-6s, and VMFP-3 operating all the RF-4Bs. Each squadron would deploy detachments to Iwakuni to fly missions previously flown by VMCJ-1.
Photo and electronic reconnaissance had previously been conducted by three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons (VMCJ-1, 2, 3) located at [[MCAS Iwakuni|MCAS Iwakuni (Japan)]], [[MCAS Cherry Point]], and MCAS El Toro, respectively. These squadrons, (each flying RF-4Bs and EA-6As) were consolidated into two squadrons- [[VMAQ-2]] at MCAS Cherry Point operating all the EA-6s, and VMFP-3 operating all the RF-4Bs. Each squadron would deploy detachments to Iwakuni to fly missions previously flown by [[VMCJ-1]].


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Overseas detachments, in addition to supporting FMF operations, continued the 7th fleet support started by VMCJ-1 in 1974. RF-4Bs of VMFP-3 were permanently deployed aboard the aircraft carrier {{USS|Midway|CV-41}} from 1975 to 1984. A six-plane detachment operated as part of [[Carrier Air Wing Five]], although retaining their own tail code "RF".
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[[Image:VMFP-3_aircraft_in_flight.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Two RF-4B Phantoms in flight in 1990.]]


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[[File:RF4B VMFP3.JPEG|thumb|Two RF-4B Phantoms in flight]]
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Overseas detachments, in addition to supporting FMF operations, continued the 7th fleet support started by VMCJ-1 in 1974. RF-4Bs were permanently deployed aboard the USS Midway until 1984.
In 1990 Marine tactical reconnaissance was taken over by the [[Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System]] carried by [[F/A-18 Hornet|McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet]] aircraft of Marine fighter attack squadrons (VMFA). Consequently, all RF-4Bs were retired and VMFP-3 was disbanded.

The mission of the VMFP-3 was replaced by the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System carried by the F/A-18D Hornet aircraft.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3 insignia 1979.png|Secondary insignia utilized by the squadron in the 1970s
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==

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* [[United States Marine Corps Aviation]]
* [[United States Marine Corps Aviation]]
* [[List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons]]
* [[List of decommissioned United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons]]
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==References==
==References==
;Notes
;Notes
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{{Reflist}}


;Bibliography
;Bibliography


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*{{cite web |url=http://cv41.org/vmfp3hist.html |title=VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corp" |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=|publisher= |access-date= 22 November 2020|quote=}}
* [http://members.aol.com/beak157348/vmfp3_history.htm VMFP-3 History]
*{{cite web |url=http://www.gonavy.jp/usmc07.html |title=MCAS Iwakuni Unit Deployment Program, VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corp", August 1975-May 1989 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=|publisher= |access-date= 22 November 2020|quote=}}
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==External links ==
==External links==
* [http://collections.naval.aviation.museum/emuwebdoncoms/pages/doncoms/Display.php?irn=16043008&QueryPage=%2FDtlQuery.php Photo of an RF-4B Phantom II, with VMFP-3 markings, on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation]
* [http://collections.naval.aviation.museum/emuwebdoncoms/pages/doncoms/Display.php?irn=16043008&QueryPage=%2FDtlQuery.php Photo of an RF-4B Phantom II, with VMFP-3 markings, on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071108204025/http://www.flyingleathernecks.org/jets2.html#fantom Photo of an RF-4B Phantom II, with VMFP-3 markings, on display at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at MCAS Miramar]
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[[Category:United States Marine Corps fixed wing squadrons|Photo]]
[[Category:Tactical reconnaissance squadrons of the United States Marine Corps|Photo]]
[[Category:Inactive units of the United States Marine Corps]]
[[Category:Reconnaissance units of the United States Marine Corps]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1990]]

Latest revision as of 12:06, 4 July 2024

Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
VMFP-3 insignia
Active1 July 1975 - 30 September 1990
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Rolereconnaissance
Part ofinactive
Nickname(s)Eyes of the Corps
tail codeRF

Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) was an aviation unit of the United States Marine Corps active between 1975 and 1990.

Mission

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Conduct aerial, multisensor imagery reconnaissance to include aerial photographic, infrared, and side looking airborne radar reconnaissance in support of Fleet Marine Force operations.

History

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VMFP-3 was activated on 1 July 1975 as part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California (USA). The squadron was deactivated on 1 July 1990 ( See AlMar 24-1990).

Photo and electronic reconnaissance had previously been conducted by three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons (VMCJ-1, 2, 3) located at MCAS Iwakuni (Japan), MCAS Cherry Point, and MCAS El Toro, respectively. These squadrons, (each flying RF-4Bs and EA-6As) were consolidated into two squadrons- VMAQ-2 at MCAS Cherry Point operating all the EA-6s, and VMFP-3 operating all the RF-4Bs. Each squadron would deploy detachments to Iwakuni to fly missions previously flown by VMCJ-1.

Overseas detachments, in addition to supporting FMF operations, continued the 7th fleet support started by VMCJ-1 in 1974. RF-4Bs of VMFP-3 were permanently deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) from 1975 to 1984. A six-plane detachment operated as part of Carrier Air Wing Five, although retaining their own tail code "RF".

Two RF-4B Phantoms in flight

In 1990 Marine tactical reconnaissance was taken over by the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System carried by McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet aircraft of Marine fighter attack squadrons (VMFA). Consequently, all RF-4Bs were retired and VMFP-3 was disbanded.

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  • Secondary insignia utilized by the squadron in the 1970s
    Secondary insignia utilized by the squadron in the 1970s

See also

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References

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Notes
Bibliography
Web
  • "VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corp"". Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  • "MCAS Iwakuni Unit Deployment Program, VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corp", August 1975-May 1989". Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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