The first 34 RF-4Bs (BuNos 151975/151982 and 152089/153113) retained the powerplants and the basic airframe of the F-4B. However, the last twelve were built with the wide wheels and the "thick" wing of the F-4J. The last three of these (157349/157351) were completed with the smoothly-rounded undernose bulge similar to that seen on many USAF RF-4Cs. This adaptation improved the aerodynamics and increased the internal volume. However, on these three aircraft, the pilot no longer had control of the angle of a KS-87 camera on station 2, which was made fixed.

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RF-4B Phantom Production
Information Supplied by:
-Rich Rentrop-

#1 Block 20 1964 151975

Prototype RF-4B Phantom
Feb65: Accepted by the Marines February 25, 1965.
Mar65: First flight on March 12, 1965.
May65: Flight tested by McDonnell-Douglas
Jun65: Operated by Naval Air Test Center, NAS Pax River
Dec70: Transferred to MASDC
Jun72: Stored at MASDC.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
1979: Received Block 3 (#11) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3. Carried gloss gray scheme and green fin.
Apr80: Crashed near Mesquite, TX on April 25, 1980 after collision with another RF-4B.
1274 Total flight hours

#2 Block 20 1964 151976

Apr65: First flight, April 16, 1965
Delivered to VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro
May65: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN19, MCAS El Toro
Transferred to VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni
Oct68: Shot down over North Vietnam on October 22, 1968 while operated by VMCJ-1.
745 Total flight hours



#3 Block 20 1964 151977

Apr65: First flight, April 27, 1965
Jun65: Delivered to USMC on June 7, 1965. Unknown unit.
Dec70: Transferred to MASDC
Jun73: Stored at MASDC.
1978: Received Block 2 (#6) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3, Det. C as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug80: Transferred to VMFP-3, Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
1983: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF02, MCAS El Toro. Carried Tactical Paint Scheme (TPS).
1984: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF02, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Sep88: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF00, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Mar89: Transferred to AMARC on March 10, 1989. Assigned AN8F325.

#4 Block 21 1964 151978

Jun65: First flight June 8, 1965
Jul65: Delivered to NATC on July 1, 1965.
Jan71: Transferred to MASDC.
Jun73: Stored at MADSC.
1978: Received SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF03, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme and green fin.
Jun80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF03, MCAS El Toro
1981: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF03, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with lo-vis markings
and lo-vis fox on fin.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF115 aboard USS Midway. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF115, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
May89: Transferred to AMARC on March 24, 1989. Assigned AN8F328.

#5 Block 21 1964 151979

Jun65: First flight June 29, 1965.
Aug65: Delivered to USMC, August 27, 1965. Unknown unit.
Dec70: Transferred to MASDC.
Jun73: Stored at MASDC.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 as RF04, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 3 (#14) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF04, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF116, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as NF116, USS Midway. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Jan83: Stuck nose gear forced barrier trap aboard USS Midway January 25, 1983. Aircraft stricken
Jun90: Stored at NAS North Island.



#6 Block 22 1964 151980

Jul65: First flight July 23, 1965
Aug65: Delivered to USMC. Unknown unit.
Dec70: Transferred to MASDC.
Jun73: Stored at MADSC.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
1978: Received Block 1 (#3) SURE update at NADEP North Island
May78: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF05, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with black tiger
stripes on gray fin.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF05, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
May84: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF05, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray scheme with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug85: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF05, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Jul89: Transferred to AMARC on July12, 1989. Assigned AN8F333.

#7 Block 22 1964 151981

Aug65: First flight August 25, 1965
Oct65: Delivered to USMC. Unknown unit.
Sep76: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF1, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with white tiger
stripes on black fin.
1978: Received Block 2 (#7) SURE update at NADEP North Island
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with green fin.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF611, USS Midway. Circle of stars around RF on black fin.
Aug80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
1982: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
1984: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
Dec84: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried lightning bolt on fin.
May85: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
1990: Withdrawn from service by VMFP-3 as RF06, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Aug90: Restored to museum display status at MCAS El Toro as VMFP-3 RF06. Painted glossy gray over
white with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug98: Moved to MCAS Miramar.

#8 Block 23 1964 151982

Sep65: First flight September 23, 1965
Jan66: Delivered on January 11, 1966. Unknown unit
Jun68: Operated by McDonnell (MAC Air) for smoke tests.
Jun69: Operated by MAC Air.
Jan71: Crashed at NAS Lemoore on January 12, 1971. Unknown cause.
931 Total flight hours.



#9 Block 23 1964 151983

Sep65: First flight September 25, 1965.
Dec65: Operated by MAC Air for Recon Systems tests.
Feb66: Operated by MAC Air.
1971: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN3, MCAS El Toro.
1972: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN3, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3.
1978: Selected as R&D/pre-production aircraft for Project SURE.
1978: Received Block 2 (#8) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF07, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme and green fin.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C at RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb81: Departed for VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF07, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with spook on fin.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro
May89: Transferred to AMARC on May 27, 1989. Assigned AN8F330.

#10 Block 24 1965 153089

Sep65: First flight September 24, 1965
Jan66: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-3, January 26, 1966
Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN16, MCAS El Toro.
Jan69: Crashed on Sitton Pk, Santa Ana Mtns, January 13, 1969. Stalled on take off in bad
weather.
1032 Total flight hours

#11 Block 24 1965 153090

Nov65: First flight November 10, 1965
Jan66: Delivered to USMC on January 14, 1966. Unknown unit
Jun66: Crashed on June 5, 1966 due to acrobatic maneuver stall. Location unknown.
153 Total flight hours

#12 Block 24 1965 153091

Dec65: First flight December 9, 1965
Feb66: Delivered to USMC on February 4, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN21, MCAS El Toro, (Smoke Trails 8.4)
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM17, MCAS Iwakuni.
Apr71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM17, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM17, MCAS Iwakuni.
Apr73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM17, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM602, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM602, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM602, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jul75: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 when VMCJ-3 disestablished on August 25, 1975.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF3, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with white tiger
stripes on black fin.
Nov79: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF10, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
1979: Received Block 4 (#20) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF10. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
Aug89: Transferred to AMARC on August 2, 1989. Assigned AN8F337.



#13 Block 24 1965 153092

Dec65: First flight December 18, 1965
Feb66: Delivered to USMC on February 17, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3.
May69: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN1, MCAS El Toro.
Apr71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Nov71: Transferred to Naval Air Test Center (NATC).
Mar72: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 5 (#23) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF116, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF116, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Carried overall gray scheme with dark gray markings and dark gray fox on fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Mar86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF11, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
May89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF11, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
Sep89: Transferred to AMARC on September 18, 1989. Assigned AN8F339.

#14 Block 24 1965 153093

Dec65: First flight December 30, 1965.
Apr66: Delivered to USMC on April 9, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1.
May71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM15, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM15, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM15. MCAS Iwakuni.
Sep73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM601, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM601, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jul75: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1978: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF12, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
Jan79: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF12, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 5 (#22) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Jun81: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF12, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia.
Sep82: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF12, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
Sep89: Transferred to AMARC on September 9, 1989. Assigned AN8F338.

#15 Block 24 1965 153094

Jan66: First flight January 25, 1966.
Mar66: Delivered to USMC on March 4, 1966.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN5, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 3 (#13) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Jul80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia with gray fox on fin.
Jan81: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia.
Apr82: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia with no fin markings.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with spook on fin.
Apr85: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Jul89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF13, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Jul89: Transferred to AMARC on July 19, 1989. Assigned AN8F335.



#16 Block 25 1965 153095

Feb66: First flight February 15, 1966.
Apr66: Delivered to USMC on April 11, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 3 (#15) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Dec80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF14, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia with gray fox on fin.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF117. Carried TPS with lighting bolt on fin.
May83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF14, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Jun88: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF14, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
May89: Transferred to AMARC on May24, 1989. Assigned AN8F327.
Mar96: Stored at AMARC.

#17 Block 25 1965 153096

Feb66: First flight February 20, 1966.
Apr66: Delivered to USMC on April 1, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3.
May71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN7, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 3 (#13) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF8 aboard USS Midway.
May89: Transferred to AMARC on May 25, 1989. Assigned AN8F329.

#18 Block 25 1965 153097

Mar66: First flight March 10, 1966.
May66: Delivered to USMC on May 4, 1966.
Aug70: Operated by NARF Cherry Point.
Mar72: Stricken from service on March 13, 1972.
1167 Total flight hours.

#19 Block 25 1965 153098

Mar66: First flight March 16, 1966.
May66: Delivered to USMC on May24, 1966. Probably VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY5, MCAS Cherry Point.
Mar71: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN8, MCAS El Toro.
1972: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN8, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1975: Operated by VMFP-3. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme and no modex.
Oct75: Crashed in desert on October 22, 1975.
2703 Total flight hours



#20 Block 25 1965 153099

Mar66: First flight March 26, 1966.
Jun66: Delivered to USMC on June 8, 1966. Probably VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY9, MCAS Cherry Point.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY6, MCAS Cherry Point.
Apr71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Feb72: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN9, MCAS El Toro.
Dec72: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN9, MCAS El Toro.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jan76: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF9, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with red
film strip across spine and fin. Still carried VMCJ-3 on spine.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF9, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with white
tiger stripes on black fin.
Oct76: Crashed near Tinker AFB due to stall.
3033 Total flight hours

#21 Block 25 1965 153100

Apr66: First flight April 7, 1966
Aug68: Crashed on August 6, 1968 during acrobatics
880 Total flight hours

#22 Block 26 1965 153101

Jun66: First flight June 3, 1966
Jul66: Delivered to USMC on July 14, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM15, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM00, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM00, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM00, MCAS Iwakuni.
Sep73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM600, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug74: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM600, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM621, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 on August 25, 1975 when VMCJ-1 disestablished.
Sep76: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF10, MCAS El Toro. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme.
1980: Received Block 5 (#24) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
May81: Crashed in Nevada desert on May 22, 1981 during acrobatics.
3641 Total flight hours



#23 Block 26 1965 153102

May66: First flight May 26, 1966.
Jul66: Delivered to USMC on July 13, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM16, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM16, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM16, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM16, MCAS Iwakuni.
Sep73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM608, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM608, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM615, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF615, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF615, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jul77: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. C as RF611. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with white
tiger stripes on black fin.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Dec77: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF17, USS Midway. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with
white tiger stripes on black fin.
1980: Received Block 5 (#25) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
May82: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF17, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
Dec84: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF17, MCAS El Toro. Carried lightning bolt on fin.
Jun89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF17, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron in fin.
Jul89: Transferred to AMARC on July 26, 1989. Assigned AN8F336.
Mar96: Stored at AMARC

#24 Block 26 1965 153103

Jun66: First flight June 3, 1966.
Jul66: Delivered to USMC on July 1, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
May71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
1972: Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN10, MCAS El Toro
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 4 (#16) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1979: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF20, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF20, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with chevron on fin.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1981: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. B as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5,
USS Midway. Carried lo-vis insignia and gray fox on fin.
Aug81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jan82: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. C as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried overall gray scheme with dark
gray markings and dark gray spook on fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Mar86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF20, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
May86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF20, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS
Jul89: Transferred to AMARC on July 12, 1989. Assigned AN8F332.

#25 Block 26 1965 153104

Jun66: First flight June 10, 1966.
Sep66: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni on September 16, 1966.
Sep67: Shot down over South Vietnam on September 11, 1967.
505 Total flight hours



#26 Block 26 1965 153105

Jun66: First flight June 20, 1966.
Jun66: Delivered to USMC on June 30, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM18, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM18, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM18, MCAS Iwakuni.
Sep73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM603, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM603, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jan75: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM603, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. B as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried glossy gray over white scheme
with white tiger stripes on black fin.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1978: Received Block 1 (#1) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
May79: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21, MCAS El Toro, Carried glossy gray scheme with black
tiger stripes on gray fin.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jun80: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF613, USS Midway. Circle of stars around RF on black fin.
Aug80: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Dec80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with green fin.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21 aboard USS Kittyhawk. Carried TPS.
1983: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
1984: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Nov86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF21, MCAS Iwakuni.
May87: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF21, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul89: Transferred to AMARC on July 19, 1989. Assigned AN8F334.

#27 Block 26 1965 153106

Jul66: First flight July 8, 1966.
Aug66: Delivered to USMC on August 26, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM19, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM19, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM19, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM19, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM609, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM609, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Mar75: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM622, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF612, USS Midway. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with
white tiger stripes on black fin.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1979: Received Block 4 (#17) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Dec80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF22, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis fox in fin.
Jul87: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF22, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Apr89: Transferred to AMARC on April 18, 1989. Assigned AN8F326.



#28 Block 26 1965 153107

Aug66: First flight August 4, 1966.
Sep66: Delivered to USMC on September 23, 1966. Probably to VMCJ-1 MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM20, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM20, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM20, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM20, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM620, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF614, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme.
Jun77: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. C as RF614, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried “Spirit of America” scheme.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1978: Received Block 1 (#4) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF23, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with green fin.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF23, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis insignia and fox.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF23, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
May89: Transferred to AMARC on May 25, 1989. Assigned AN8F331.

#29 Block 27 1965 153108

Aug66: First flight August 11, 1966.
Oct66: Delivered to USMC on October 5, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Operated by VMCJ-3 as TN2, MCAS El Toro
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM21, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM21, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM21, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM21, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM606, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM606, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM616, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3.
1979: Received Block 4 (#19) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jul81: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. B as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried overall flat gray scheme with lo-
vis insignia and lo-vis fox on fin.
Aug81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Dec84: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF24, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Nov86: Transferred to VMFP-3, Det. B as RF24, MCAS Iwakuni.
May87: Transferred to VMFP-3, Det. C as RF24, MCAS Iwakuni.
Dec88: Transferred to AMARC on December 22, 1988. Assigned AN8F324.



#30 Block 27 1965 153109

Aug66: First flight August 17, 1966.
Oct66: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni, on October 1, 1966
Jan70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM22, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM22, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM22, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM22, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM604, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM604, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM614, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF614, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Sep75: Operated by VMFP-3, Det. A as RF614, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried gray over white scheme with
white tiger stripes on black fin.
Aug76: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF614, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF614. Carried white tiger stripes on black fin.
Feb77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF615, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
May77: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF17. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with white tiger stripes on
black fin.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1978: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF25, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
1979: Received Block 4 (#18) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det, C as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Jun83: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. C as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1984: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF25, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
Nov86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det,B as RF25, MCAS Iwakuni.
May87: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det,C as RF25, MCAS Iwakuni.
Oct87: Crashed in Crow Valley,Philippines on October 19, 1987. Pilot was Capt. Doug"Jaws"Moser and the RSO was Capt. Andy"Happy"Auer. Both aircrew ejected safely. The aircraft crashed as a result of photo flash cartridge exploding in the aircraft instead of ejecting.

#31 Block 27 1965 153110

Sep66: First flight September 1, 1966
Nov66: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-1 at MCAS Iwakuni on November 16, 1966.
Jan70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM24, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM24, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM24, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM24, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM607, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM607, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1975: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM617, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF10. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with white tiger stripes on
black fin.
1980: Received Block 5 (#21) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF26, MCAS El Toro. Carried lo-vis markings and lo-vis fox on fin.
Feb81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF115, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug81: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF115, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Oct81: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. C as RF115. Carried lo-vis insignia and gray fox on fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Apr82: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF115, USS Midway. Carried spook on fin.
Nov86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF26, MCAS Iwakuni.
May87: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF26, MCAS Iwakuni.
Sep87: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF26, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried TPS and lightning bolt on fin.
Nov87: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF26, MCAS Iwakuni.
Aug88: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF26, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS and chevron on fin.
Sep89: Withdrawn from service on September 18, 1989. Administrative strike.
Aug90: Stored at MCAS El Toro as VMFP-3, RF26. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
May92: Used by El Toro Crash and Rescue for training.
1998: Moved to MCAS Miramar.



#32 Block 27 1965 153111

Sep66: First flight September 22, 1966.
Nov66: Delivered to USMC on November 2, 1966. Probably VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jul70: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM23, MCAS Iwakuni.
May71: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM23, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun72: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM23, MCAS Iwakuni.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM23, MCAS Iwakuni.
1973: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM605, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
1974: Operated by VMCJ-1 as RM605, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Nov74: Crashed on approach to USS Midway on November 3, 1974 while operated by VMCJ-1
1998 Total flight hours

#33 Block 27 1965 153112

Sep66: First flight September 22, 1966
Nov66: Delivered to USMC on November 2, 1966. Probably VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Jun71: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
May72:Crashed near Fallon NAS, Navada on May10, Pilot 1/Lt Fred McClendon. and RSO 2nd Lt. Dave Ashley.1972.The crash was an over rotation on take-off. the safety board found that the primary factors were the high altitude and pilot error. The plane over rotated into a classic "Sabre Dance".
1285 Total flight hours

#34 Block 27 1965 153113

Oct66: First flight October 7, 1966.
Jan67: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point, on January 11, 1967.
Jul67: Crashed into trees on July 20, 1967.
274 Total flight hours

#35 Block 27 1965 153114

Oct66: First flight October 22, 1966.
Jan67: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni on January 16, 1967.
Dec67: Crashed on landing at DaNang, South Vietnam on December 25, 1967.
495 Total flight hours



#36 Block 27 1965 153115

Nov66: First flight November 7, 1966.
Jun67: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-1, MCAS Iwakuni, on June 22, 1967
Mar68: Shot down over South VietNam on March 2, 1968.
465 Total flight hours

#37 Block 41 1968 157342

Apr70: First flight April 2, 1970
Jun70: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2 as CY00, MCAS Cherry Point, on June 2, 1970.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1977: Operated by VMFP-3 but retained VMCJ-2, CY00 markings. Carried glossy gray over white
scheme with black fin.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5,
USS Midway. Carried glossy gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
Feb79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Apr79: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. A as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Carried overall glossy gray scheme with
simple RF and black tiger stripes on gray fin.
Aug79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF610, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 6 (#27) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
May81: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF27, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme. No fin markings.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF116, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF116, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Nov85: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF27, MCAS Iwakuni.
May86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF27, MCAS Iwakuni.
Mar86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF27. Carried lightning bolt on fin.
Apr90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF27. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Jul90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF00. Carried overall glossy gray scheme with rainbow fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP Cherry Point on August 10, 1990 for storage.

#38 Block 41 1968 157343

May70: First flight May 1, 1970.
Aug70: Delivered to USMC on August 24, 1970. Probably VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Feb73: Crashed on landing at MCAS Cherry Point on February 2, 1973.
Apr73: NARF Cherry Point
648 Total flight hours



#39 Block 41 1968 157344

Jun70: First flight June 8, 1970.
Jul70: Delivered to USMC on July 10, 1970.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY12.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY20, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as CY20, USS Kittyhawk. Former VMCJ-2 with black tail.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Sep77: Crashed near Tokyo due to engine fire on September 27, 1977.
1840 Total flight hours.

#40 Block 41 1968 157345

Jul70: First flight July 16, 1970.
Aug70: Delivered to USMC on August 26, 1970. Probably VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
May72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY3, MCAS Cherry Point.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
May76: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF21, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with
white tiger stripes on black fin.
1978: Received Block 1 (#2) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1979: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF30, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with black
tiger stripes on gray fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF117, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Carried overall glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1983: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF30, MCAS El Toro. Carried overall glossy gray scheme with spook
on fin.
Nov85: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF30, MCAS Iwakuni.
May87: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF30, MCAS Iwakuni.
Nov87: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro. Carried overall glossy gray scheme with spook
on fin.
Aug90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF30, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray over white scheme with
lightning bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to AMARC on August 10, 1990. Assigned AN8F340.



#41 Block 41 1968 157346

Jul70: First flight July 29, 1970.
Oct70: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2 as CY4, MCAS Cherry Point on October 8, 1970.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY3, MCAS Cherry Point.
Nov72: Transferred to H&MS-14.
Apr73: Operated by H&MS-14.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF22, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with white tiger
stripes on black fin.
Feb78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF611, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 6 (#28) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1983: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF31, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with spook on fin.
May84: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. as RF31, MCAS Iwakuni.
Nov84: Operated by VMFP-3 Det. as RF31, MCAS Iwakuni.
May85: Transferred by VMFP-3 from Det,A as RF31 to Det,B at MCAS, Iwakuni.
Nov.85: Transpac'ed back to MCAS, El Toro when Det,B returned.
Nov86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF31, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Jun90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF31, MCAS El Toro.
1990: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF31, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray scheme with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP Cherry Point for storage on August 10, 1990.

#42 Block 43 1969 157347

Sep70: First flight September 4, 1970.
Oct70: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point on October 30, 1970.
May72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Sep72: Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY5, MCAS Cherry Point.
May73: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Jul74: Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY4, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1976: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF23, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with white tiger
stripes on black fin.
1978: Received Block 1 (#5) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1981: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro. Carried overall gray scheme with lo-vis markings
and lo-vis fox on fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF120, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1984: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
Nov85: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF32, MCAS Iwakuni.
May86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF32, MCAS Iwakuni.
Nov87: Transferred to VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro.
Mar89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
Aug89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Dec89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF32, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS.
Apr90: Crashed off San Clemente Island in a spin. Aircrew was Capt Jon Barber and Capt. Tim Hewitt, both were recovered safely.



#43 Block 43 1969 157348

Sep70: First flight September 11, 1970
Nov70: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point on November 12, 1970.
May72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Dec72: Transferred to H&MS-14.
Apr73: Operated by H&MS-14.
1978: Received Block 2 (#10) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1978: Operated by NATC as 348, Pax River.
Dec80: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF33, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with lo-vis
insignia and fox on fin.
Feb82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF115, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug82: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF115, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb83: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Nov85: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF33, MCAS Iwakuni.
May86: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF33, MCAS Iwakuni.
Nov86: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Apr90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF33, MCAS El Toro.
Aug90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF33, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with lightning
bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP North Island for storage on August 10, 1990.

#44 Block 43 1969 157349

Oct70: First flight October 15, 1970:
Dec70: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point on December 2, 1970.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Jun73: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1977: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF25, MCAS El Toro. Carried gray over white scheme with white
tiger stripes on black fin.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF612, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 6 (#30) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
May85: Transferred by VMFP-3 from Det,A as RF34 to Det,B at MCAS, Iwakuni.
Nov.85: Transpac'ed back to MCAS,El Toro when Det,B returned.
Aug89: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF34, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Aug90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF34, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with
lightning bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP Cherry Point for storage on August 10, 1990.



#45 Block 43 1969 157350

Nov70: First flight November 5, 1970.
Jan71: Delivered to USMC, VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point on January 27, 1971.
Sep71: Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY8, MCAS Cherry Point.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
May73: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
Aug77: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug78: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. C as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Feb79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. A as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Aug79: Transferred to VMFP-3 Det. B as RF613, MCAS Iwakuni. Assigned to CVW-5, USS Midway.
Carried gray scheme with simple RF on fin.
Feb80: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 6 (#29) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
1980: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF613 (Post SURE). Carried glossy gray scheme with black tiger stripes
on gray fin.
Operated by VMFP-3 as RF35, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with spook on fin.
Jan83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF35, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin
May85: Transfered by VMFP-3 from Det,A as RF35 to Det,B at MCAS, El Toro.
Nov85: Transpac'ed back to MCAS, El Toro when Det,B returned..
Jun88: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF35, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Aug90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF35, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP Cherry Point for storage on August 10, 1990.

#46 Block 43 1969 157351

Dec70: First flight December 1, 1970
Dec70: Delivered to USMC on December 24, 1970.
May71: Operated by MAC Air for Approach Control Systems tests
Jun71: Transferred to NATC.
Dec71: Operated by VMCJ-2 as CY9, MCAS Cherry Point.
Apr72: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
May73: Operated by VMCJ-2, MCAS Cherry Point.
Aug75: Transferred to VMFP-3, MCAS El Toro.
1980: Received Block 6 (#26) SURE update at NADEP North Island.
Dec83: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF00, MCAS El Toro. Carried glossy gray scheme with spook on fin.
May85: Transferred by VMFP-3 from Det.A as RF36 to Det,B to MCAS Iwakuni.
Nov85: Transpac'ed back to MCAS, El Toro when Det,B returned.
Mar86: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF00, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with lightning bolt on fin.
Oct88: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF36, MCAS El Toro. Carried TPS with chevron on fin.
Jul90: Operated by VMFP-3 as RF36, MCAS El Toro. Carried black scheme with lightning bolt on fin.
Aug90: Transferred to NADEP Cherry Point for storage on August 10, 1990.
Apr95: Stored in junkyard at NADEP Cherry Point.



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