Shortly after arriving at Merced, the 678th Bombardment Squadron converted to the reconnaissance mission and became the 10th Reconnaissance Squadron, Very Long Range (Photographic).
Tak lama setelah tiba di Merced, Pengeboman Skuadron 678 dikonversi ke misi pengintaian dan menjadi Reconnaissance 10 Skuadron, Jarak Sangat Panjang (Fotografi).