 Welcome to all Marine veterans who served with the Marine Corps squadrons VMCJ-1,2,3 "Composite 3" and VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corps" which flew the RF-4B Phantom aircraft from 1965 to 1990. Also to those who are Phantom Phanatics and anyone wanting to learn more about the McDonnell-Douglas RF-4B Phantom aircraft and its history. My name is Marc "Ralph" Iseli creator and webmaster of the RF-4B Phantom II Society website and I served with VMFP-3 from 1979 to 1983 as a Plane Captain. At the time VMFP-3 was attached to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group -11, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro , Ca. I have always thought I was very fortunate to have been able to train with and serve my entire service with VMFP-3 squadron. During my final days in the Marine Corps I was witness to the arrival of the F/A-18 Hornets into Marine Corps aviation when VMFA-314, VMFA-323 and VMFA-531 retired their F-4 Phantoms sometime in early 1983. The RF-4B Phantom went on to serve another seven years and was retired in 1990 and VMFP-3 was deactivated. Time Stand Still For No Man Fast forward to the year 2008 and I can hardly believe that as I write this I have just turned fifty one years old. Long gone now are the whinning engines of the mighty RF-4B Phantom which sits quiet in it's resting place around the world in graveyards and Museums. The World has changed so much over these past years that all the memories and places we remember back then are all gone now. MCAS, El Toro is being dismantle to make room for a park. It only seems like yesterday that I was this fresh young faced gung ho Marine from small town USA traveling the world. Ten years ago I got my first computer and notice many former Marine veterans from the squadron where searching all over the Internet for lost buddies. I thought it would be great to have one spot dedicated for us. This site is not really about reliving my youth, because we all know that we can not go back there. This site is about honoring those who served their country and a great squadron that was a huge part of Marine Corps Aviation History. On this site I have created registries for those who served so they can leave information and create a record of when they served. This not only reserves you a place in history but also allows anyone that is looking for you can contact you. It is very easy to do, just go to the Sign In Page and it's free. Thank you all for your visit and support and I hope you will enjoy the site and your trip down memory lane. Semper Fidelis!   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. |
