 From September 1950 to February 1951, a VC-62 detachment also operated during the Korean War from the USS "Leyte" as part of CVG-3.In 1951, the squadron converted to jet aircraft and was equipped with the McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee.On 2 July 1956, the squadron was redesignated Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron SIX TWO (VFP-62) and transitioned to the Grumman F9F-6P Cougar (later F9F-8P).