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{{Infobox Military Unit
{{Infobox Military Unit
|unit_name=Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
|unit_name=Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
|image= [[Image:Vmfp3eyes of the corps.jpg|225px]]
|image= [[File:Vmfp3eyes of the corps.jpg|225px]]
|caption= VMFP-3 insignia
|caption= VMFP-3 insignia
|dates= July 1, 1975 - September 30, 1990
|dates= July 1, 1975 - September 30, 1990
|country= [[United States]]
|country= [[United States]]
|allegiance=
|allegiance= [[United States|United States of America]]
|branch= [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]]
|branch= [[United States Marine Corps]]
|type=
|type=
|role=Reconnaissance
|role=Reconnaissance
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==History==
==History==
VMFP-3 was activated on July 1, 1975 as part of the [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing]] at [[Marine Corps Air Station El Toro]], [[California|California (USA)]]. The squadron was deactivated on 30 September 1990.
VMFP-3 was activated on July 1, 1975 as part of the [[3rd Marine Aircraft Wing]] at [[Marine Corps Air Station El Toro]], [[California|California (USA)]]. The squadron was deactivated on 30 September 1990.


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.
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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==See also==
==See also==
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{{Portal|United States Marine Corps}}
* [[United States Marine Corps Aviation]]
* [[United States Marine Corps Aviation]]
* [[List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons]]
* [[List of inactive United States Marine Corps aircraft squadrons]]
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==References==
==References==
;Notes
;Notes
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{{Reflist}}


;Bibliography
;Bibliography


;Web
;Web
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* [http://members.aol.com/beak157348/vmfp3_history.htm VMFP-3 History]
* [http://members.aol.com/beak157348/vmfp3_history.htm VMFP-3 History]
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{{Refend}}


==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]

* [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]
* [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:United States Marine Corps fixed wing squadrons|Photo]]
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Revision as of 01:17, 29 May 2010

Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3
VMFP-3 insignia
ActiveJuly 1, 1975 - September 30, 1990
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited 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

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

History

VMFP-3 was activated on July 1, 1975 as part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California (USA). The squadron was deactivated on 30 September 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.

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.

See also

References

Notes
Bibliography
Web
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