VMFP- Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadrons 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 main mission was to Conduct aerial, multisensor imagery reconnaissance to include aerial photographic, infrared, and side looking airborne radar reconnaissance in support of Fleet Marine Force operations. Overseas detachments, In addition to supporting 7th FMF operations the squadron would deploy detachments to Iwakuni, Japan to fly missions and RF-4Bs were permanently deployed aboard the USS Midway until 1984.The squadron was deactivated on September 30, 1990. The mission of the VMFP-3 was replaced by the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System carried by the F/A-18D Hornet aircraft. VMFP-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 / Phantom Phlyers / Phantom Phixers 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.