USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed USMC VMFP-3 Eyes of the Corps Patch — Marine Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 3 Embroidered Patch
Eyes of the Corps — the Marine Corps' only dedicated tactical reconnaissance squadron.
VMFP-3 "Eyes of the Corps" was the Marine Corps' only dedicated tactical reconnaissance squadron, operating the RF-4B Phantom from MCAS El Toro, California. The RF-4B was a specialized photo-reconnaissance variant of the F-4 Phantom II, stripped of weapons but loaded with cameras and sensor equipment capable of gathering critical intelligence imagery at supersonic speeds. VMFP-3 was unique in all of Marine aviation — the only squadron tasked exclusively with tactical aerial reconnaissance. The Eyes of the Corps flew unarmed into hostile airspace, relying on speed and skill to survive while photographing enemy positions. VMFP-3 served in Vietnam and continued through the Cold War before deactivation in 1990.
Perfect For:
VMFP-3 Eyes of the Corps veterans, RF-4B Phantom reconnaissance community, aerial intelligence historians, MCAS El Toro alumni, Vietnam-era recon aviation fans, and USMC specialty squadron patch collectors.
Eyes of the Corps. VMFP-3. Always watching.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
