VMCJ- Marine Composite Reconnaissance squadrons In 1965, the first of the RF-4B Phantom II multisensor reconnaissance aircraft arrived to replace the RF-8U's. The Mach2 (plus) Phantom provides an all-weather capability by incorporating the infra-red sensor and side-looking airborne radar mapping capacity into the normal photographic platform. The formation of VMFP-3 saw a concurrent deactivation of the three Marine Composite Reconnaissance Squadrons in order to consolidate into two specialized squadrons: VMFP-3 at MCAS El Toro, and VMAQ-2 located at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. All Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance mission responsibilities were then tasked to VMFP-3, and all RF-4B assets were brought together at El Toro. VMCJ-1,2,3 Topic Menu (Click on topic to read details, click on Top of Page after topic to return here) Squadron Lineage / RF-4B Phantom Photos / Commanding Officers / Then & Now Tribute To Vets / Awards & Honors / Operation Frequent Wind Recommended Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Enable pop-ups to fully enjoy this site. This website is not affiliated with the U.S. Government or the United States Marine Corps in any way. This website is a copyright and the property of the Phabulous Phantom Productions and the information and photos gathered for this website are intended for the purpose of providing un-official information and entertainment for those interested in the history of Marine Corps RF-4B Squadrons and the RF-4B Phantom II aircraft.