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Korean War Era Marine Novelty patch
 USMC Rotary-Wing Novelty Patch, circa 1950, Asian Made (Japan ?), Embroidered on Felt with cheesecloth backing, UnUsed......inquire
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  USMC Novelty Patch made in Japan, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, for 1967 - 1968, UnUsed.....inquire
USMC Helicopter Novelty patch, "BE A HOVER LOVER", made in Japan, UnUsed...(sold)
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HMA
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Marine Attack Helicopter Squadrons
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AH-1J (Two Engine) Sea Cobra, Japan made
"SNAKE DRIVER"
I cannot find this patch in Mr. Holmberg's latest DVD (dated May 2009) = I assume this is an UnCommon patch.
  AH-1J (Twin Engine) SeaCobra made in Japan, scrapbook on back, UnUsed........inquire
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HMA-169
( UnUsual Cobra design on right - NO Spots on it's Hood )
(design not shown in Mr. Holmberg's New Book)
 HMA-169, Okinawa, Japan made, UnUsed...............inquire
HMA-169, PI made, RFU, never washed, Used..........inquire
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HMA-369 First Design
Japan made insignia - circa 1972 - stationed: Futema, Japan and Vietnam
( later designs had a normal neck - not the "ladder" style used on this 1st design )
 HMA-369, Japan made, minor stains above Heads, UnUsed.........inquire
HMA-369, Japan made, UnUsed.........inquire
 ( see Mr. Holmberg's Latest Book )
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HMA-773
"FIT VIA VI"
  Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, plastic backing (circa late-1970s to early-1980s?), UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History (unedited from USMC site)
HMLA-773's lineage began in June 1968 when Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 765 (HMM-765) arrived at Naval Air Station Atlanta with 7 officers, 12 enlisted men, and a single Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter. The Squadron grew rapidly from this inauspicious beginning and in July of 1971 transitioning from the venerable UH-34 to the Bell UH-1E "Huey" and being re-designated Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 765 (HML-765). During this period HML-765 was the lone Marine Helicopter Squadron selected to retain the Gunship mission. On 1 July 1976 the Squadron received its first single engine AH-1G "Cobra" (now on static display at the NAS Atlanta front gate) and the Squadron was re-designated Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 (HMA-773). In late 1978, HMA-773 transitioned to the twin engine AH-1J "Sea Cobra", an airframe that the unit would utilize for the next fourteen years. Throughout the following decade HMA-773 refined its war fighting skills through a myriad of training and operational exercises.
In November 1990 the Citizen-Marines of HMA-773 were the first Reserve helicopter squadron to be activated and deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm. While embarked aboard the USS New Orleans and USS Tripoli, the squadron distinguished itself with mine sweeping escort and combat missions during the war. In recognition of their exemplary performance during the war HMA-773 received the Navy Unit Commendation.
In the fall of 1992, the squadron received eight, state of the art AH-1W "Super Cobras". With only a short time to transition to this radically improved weapons platform, HMA-773 embarked on an accelerated training regimen for all pilots and maintenance personnel in order to support two back to back regimental level Enhanced Combined Arms Exercises (ECAX's) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. In November 1993, HMA-773 began receiving UH-1Ns and personnel from other disestablished units. In October 1994, having re-designated as Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 (HMLA-773), the squadron mirrored the active duty HMLA structure enabling rapid total force integration for current and future combat and contingency operations.
Since reorganizing, the "Red Dogs" of HMLA-773 have deployed on numerous counter narcotic operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and West Indies. In May 1995 the Squadron deployed to the island nation of Antigua for the first in a series of "Weed Eater" marijuana destruction missions. Further eradication missions followed on the islands of St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad-Tobago, Grenada, and Nassau Bahamas. HMLA-773 counter-narcotics missions in the United States included joint operations with the Army, Coast Guard and several US Law Enforcement Agencies in Kingsville and El Paso TX, Naco AZ, London KY, West Palm Beach FL, and El Centro CA. In the space of two years, the Red Dogs aided in the destruction of over $20 billion worth of illegal narcotics. Proving one of the Marine Corps mottos, "in any clime and place," in March 2002, the Red Dogs deployed with two Cobras, two Huey's, and 60 Marines and Sailors to Lundamo, Norway. Participating in "Operation Battle Griffin," the Red Dogs took part in the second phase of NATO exercise Strong Resolve 2002. During Battle Griffin, HMLA-773 was the only reserve unit to participate and demonstrated the unit’s ability to rapidly integrate with active components and NATO allies.
In 2002, HMLA-773 and HMLA-773 Det A based at NAS Belle Chasse LA, combined in order to form one complete HMLA squadron capable of fulfilling any assigned HMLA mission in the Marine Corps. The current squadron organization is structured to maintain 2/3 of the Squadron at NAS Atlanta and 1/3 of the Squadron at JRB Belle Chasse.
Following the September 11th attacks, HMLA-773 prepared for action in the Global War on Terror. The Squadron focused on preparations for combat operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq as training continued with an emphasis on desert and mountain combat techniques. In October 2003, HMLA-773 answered the nation's call by deploying to Bagram, Afghanistan, and conducting combat operations along the international border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Red Dogs served continuously in Afghanistan through April 2005, becoming the longest serving Marine squadron in a combat zone since the war in Vietnam. In addition to combat operations the Red Dogs instituted ‘Operation Red Dog’, in which the Marines and Sailors of the unit gathered school supplies and other humanitarian items and distributed them to the local population. Upon their return to CONUS the unit supported relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and was recognized with the ‘Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Year’ award for 2005 as well as a Navy Unit Commendation.
During June of 2007 members of the squadron volunteered for further service in the Global War on Terror and were deployed to Al Asad Iraq from September through January of 2008. The unit was recognized again as the 2008 winner of ‘Marine Light Attack Squadron of the Year’ and also received the Department of the Navy Safety Excellence Award.
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HMH
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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361)
 HMH-361 Helicopter Squadron, "WESTPAC 86-87" "Flying Tigers", Philippine(PI) made, UnUsed........inquire
HMH-361, Japan made, UnUsed.....(sold)
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HMH-462 2nd Design, CH-53A era, circa 1969
Japan made with a very-fine mesh backing
  Large patch removed from a uniform(RFU), soiling, Used......inquire
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HMH-462
Looks like the 3rd Design from Mr. Holmberg's dBase, he does not have it dated
 probably from the 1990s (possibly from the late-1980s), UnUsed......inquire
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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463 (HMH-463)
Green background variation of the 1st Design patch circa 1966 to 1969 era flying CH-53As, not shown in Mr. Holmberg's dBase
  from the "Burns" collection, cheesecloth backing, Unused........inquire
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HMH-463
Left patch is similar to the 4th Design but with a Blue background that was used a Kaneohe Bay circa early-1990s flying CH-53Ds
 HMH-463, "MARINE HEAVY HELICOPTER SQUADRON", Asian made, UnUsed....inquire
HMH-463 Japan made Large patch, "Vietnam 1967-68", Unused..........(sold)
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partial History
Operated in Vietnam from 1966 - 1975
Participated in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind during evacuation of Cambodia and Saigon March - May 1975
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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 (HMH-772)
  HMH-772, UnUsed.......inquire
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UI#221 - Marine CH-46 Helicopter Novelty patch
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HML & HML/A
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HML-167
 HML-167, glue residue on back, (similar backing material goes back to the 1970s(?)), UnUsed..........inquire
HML-167, Japan made, (found with a VMO-2 patch listed below), UnUsed.......inquire
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HML/A-267 and HML-267
 HML/A-167 (Light Attack), cheesecloth backing, flew Cobra Gunships, UnUsed.......inquire
"ANY TIME ANYWHERE", Japan made, minor soiling from incorrect storage, small puckers from the maker's shop(common with partially embroidered Japan made patches), UnUsed...........inquire
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HML-367
"Scarface" callsign first used by VMO-3 in Summer of 1967
Made in Thailand patch
 HML-367 (formerly VMO-3) U. S. Marine Corps' Scarface Huey patch made in Thailand, UnUsed....inquire
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HML-367 Pilot's Black Leather Name Tag, with metal UH-1 HUEY
 single post on HUEY pin bent-over in back (like beret DIs are attached), Used.....Inquire
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partial History
VMO-3 used the callsign Oakgate until switching to Scarface in Summer of 1967
VMO-3 Redesignated HML-367 in March 1969
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HMM
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HMM-162
 Japan made, circa 1964, UnUsed.......inquire
HMM-162, cheesecloth backing, 2nd design for HMM-162, UnUsed......inquire
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HMM-163
"Ridge Runners"
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UH-34D, 1960s Vietnam with the "Evil Eyes" on the Nose
Sikorsky Seahorse
 HMM-163 "MARINES", Japan made, UnUsed..(sold)
( By far, my favorite USMC Rotary Patch! I have never seen another patch similar to this one )
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"NIGHT CRAWLERS" Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163
( anyone know the reason for the name "Night Crawlers"? )
Notice the smoking cigar - maybe the CO smoked cigars?
( anyone know the reason for the cigar on the patch )
  made on Okinawa, RFU, puckered from being washed, Used.......inquire
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 HMM-163 "RIDGERUNNERS", large patch RFU, Used.........inquire
HMM-163 "SOUTH VIETNAM 1962-63", Japan made, (older UH-34 shown), UnUsed..........inquire
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partial History of Vietnam Service
August 1962 - January 1963
February - October 1965
January - July 1966
October 1966 - August 1968
Operating from:
Soc Trang
Da Nang
Marble Mountain Air Facility
Hue/Phu Bia
Quang Tri
"Evil Eyes" - started circa October 1965 while on Okinawa waited for deployment again to the RVN
Some Asian cultures thought the "Evil Eye" cast a spell upon them
Originally known as "Genie Eyes"
The Evil Eye was first painted on the old H-34s the Marines flew in Vietnam
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM-164)
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HMM-164
per Mr. Holmberg this is the 1st Design in 1964, flying CH-46 Sea Knights
scanned at 200dpi
  HMM-164, First Pattern patch(1964), CH-46 Sea Knights, RFU, Used......inquire
(patch is Sun-faded - originally they were a dark shade of brown)
( some of the 1st Pattern patches had the "HMM-164" in same-shade of blue as the shield )
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM-164)
This variation is not shown in Mr. Holmberg's dataBase, Okinawa (Japan) made 1960s
  RFU, puckered from being washed, Used.....inquire
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partial History, circa 1964 - mid-1975
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM-164) activated July 1, 1964 at Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana, California assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36
Transferred in August 1965 to Marine Wing Support Group 37 at MCAS, El Toro, CA; Equipped with CH-46 Sea Knights January 1966
HMM-164 Relocated to Marble Mountain, RVN via the USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) circa March 1966; Assigned to MAG-16 until circa 1969
Relocated to Okinawa in 1969 and was Assigned to MAG-15; supported Combat Operations in SEA until 1973
Transfered to MAG 36 supported Operations in the Pacific after the main U.S. Forces left Vietnam
Participated in Operation Eagle Pull (Cambodia) and the lift of Americans out of Vietnam during Operation Frequent Wind
Still active
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HMM-165 & HMM-261
 HMM-165 "WHITE KNIGHT" "DESERT STORM", UnUsed......inquire
HMM-261, "VIET NAM 1963", Japan made, UnUsed........inquire
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HMM-262
"Flying Tigers"
Mr. Holmberg's Book 2(Helicopters/STOL/etc.), page 35, lists this patch as being used in Vietnam, circa 1970
 "The Chosen Few", Japan made, designed for service in Vietnam during 1969 - 1970, Used......(sold)
( has 6-7 stitch-holes that show on the reverse side=from the tailor shop )
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partial History
Activated as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 262 (HMR-262) in September 1951 at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina
In February 1952 HMR-262 was assigned to MAG-26
Relocated to MCAS New River, NC in July 1954
Redesignation HMM-262 February 1, 1962
Participated in Operation Powerpack in the Dominican Republic from April to June 1965
Deployed to the RVN in December 1966; Assigned to MAG-36, 1st MAW
Operated from: Ky Ha, Marble Mountain Air Facility, Quang Tri, Phu Bai and the USS Tripoli while supporting operations in Vietnam
Departed Vietnam in May 1971
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Medium Helicopter Squadron-263 (HMM-263)
"The Thunder Eagles"
  Medium Lift Helicopter Squadron-263, Japan made, UnUsed....inquire
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partial History
HMM-263 was first Activated as HMR-263 June 16, 1952 flying HO5S Helicopters Stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina
HMR-263 relocated to Marine Corps Air Facility, New River, North Carolina July 7, 1954 and stayed for 11 years
In December 1956 HMR-263 was Redesignated HMR (L) 263 and Re-equipped with HUS-1 (UH-34) helicopters
Served in Vietnam
Anyone know the date HMR-263(L) was Redesignated HMM-263
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HMM-264 "BLACK KNIGHTS"
2nd design, per Mr. Holmberg's dBase
  flew CH-46s, RFU, Used......inquire
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HMM-265
  HMM-265, PI made, UnUsed.........inquire
(served in Vietnam 1966-69; deactivated in 1970)
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265)
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 (HMM-266)
 HMM-265, Large size "Dragons" patch, Japan made, no stitch marks but looks Used..........inquire
(served in the RVN from 1966-69, deactivated in 1970)
HMM-266, "Fighting Griffins", from "Burns" collection, UnUsed.....inquire
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMM-362)
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HMM-362 "Archie's Angels"
"Archie's Angels" = LTC Archie Clapp (USMC), CO of HMM-362 in Vietnam, circa 1962
CTE 79.3.3.6, Operation SHUFLY in Viet Nam, circa 1962
  HMM-362, "SOUTH VIET NAM 62 ARCHIE'S ANGELS", Japan made, UnUsed............inquire
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"INDOCHINA JUNGLE FIGHTERS"
used by CTE 79.3.3.6
 Made in Thailand, UnUsed.......inquire
Made in Japan, UnUsed......(sold)
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HMM-362 CTE 79.3.3.6
Operation Shufly which supported the Ground War , circa 1962 - 1965
  Task Element 79.3.3.6 circa mid-1962, made in Japan, , Unused......inquire
I was told CTE 79.3.3.6 broke-down as follows:
"7" = 7th Fleet
"9" = unknown
first "3" = unknown
last "3." = Operation SHUFLY
"6" = HMM-362
( anyone know the complete and/or correct break-down of "CTE 79.3.3.6"? )
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Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMM-362)
"UGLY ANGELS"
"OLAF" of HMM-362, circa 1965-69, Japan made
  Japan made, Unused.....inquire
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partial History for HMM-362 in Vietnam circa 1962
HMM-362 relocated to Soc Trang, RVN April 15, 1962 supported by MABS-16 and other personnel.
Primary mission was airlifting ARVN/VNMC Infantry units to their AOs in IV Corps.
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HMM-365
( 2 x Patches from the late-1964 - 1965 era )
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Colonel Koler's Flying Circus
"SEMPER ROTATUS"
( always rotating (?) )
3rd pattern circa 1965 per Mr. Holmberg's book
  HMM-365 "The Flying Clowns", made in Vietnam, minor puckering (very common), UnUsed.....inquire
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Combat Recovery Team "CROW"
 ( scanned at 240dpi )
HMM-365 CRT "CROW", circa 1965, made in Vietnam, UnUsed.......inquire
 ( I have corresponded with the Marine that designed this patch; he was also a member of CRT "CROW" )
( Combat Recovery Teams were: CROW, EAGLE, and FALCON )
( CRT Team members were taught: Combat Rappelling into unsecured areas to rescue Personnel
or salvage Sensitive Equipment and etc.; to prevent capture or re-use by the enemy )
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Unit went to Danang under the command of LTC Koler
Operations: Assault, ReSupply and General support to I Corps Units
( Squadron has an Excellent Veterans Web Site )
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HMM-774
( First Design )
  HMM-362 "UGLY ANGELS", Japan made, UnUsed..(sold)
HMM-774, (1st design), glue residue on back, UnUsed........inquire
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HMR
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HMR-161 First Design Insignia
"EQUITATUS CAELI" = CALVARY FROM THE SKY
( redesignated HMM-161 in 1962 )
  HMR-161, the first Marine Transport Helicopter Squadron, maker's imperfection along the left border by the EGA-embroidery does not butt-up to the black border correctly, UnUsed........inquire
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HMR(L)-161 with MAG 13, 1st MAW
circa 1956 to 1957
  Japan made Blue Pegasus with 4-blade rotor, storage stains, Unused.......(sold)
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partial History
Activated January 15, 1951 at El Toro, California, as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 161 (HMR-161) Air Fleet Marine Force Pacific; the Greyhawks moved a month later to MCAF Santa Ana, California to train on their new helicopter, the Sikorsky HRS-1 Chickasaw. The Squadron then deployed in August of 1951 to Korea and attached to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), where it operated in the central and western fronts. After becoming the first helicopter squadron to deploy troops into combat, HMR-161 successfully flew from the USS Sicily (CVE-118) to test new concept of combining vertical envelopment with amphibious assault during Operation "Marlex-5" off the coast of Inchon on September 1, 1952. This was the first ever ship to shore helicopter flight with Marines aboard. The Greyhawks then participated in the defense of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from July 1953 to March 1955. Relocated to Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and attached Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13.
While in Hawaii, HMR-161 worked to develop the Marine Corps' new Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Concept.
Redesignated on December 31, 1956 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (Light)-161 (HMR(L)-161), MAG 13, 1st MAW.
Redesignated HMR(C)-161 in 1957 flying: HRS, HOK-1 helicopters and OE-1 "Bird Dogs" tail draggers.
Attached October 1, 1958 to 1st Marine Brigade; Attached March 1, 1959 to MAG 13, 1st Marine Brigade.
In May of 1960, the Squadron received the new Sikorsky H-34 Seahorses becoming a Transport squadron again.
Redesignated February 1, 1962 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161), MAG 13, 1st Marine Brigade.
On October 3, 1962 assisted NASA by recovering Astronaut Wally Schirra and his Friendship Seven Capsule out of the Pacific.
The rest of the early 1960s were spent conducting anti-guerilla training in preparation for deployment to Vietnam.
HMM-161 deployed to Vietnam in May of 1965 to Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam; attached to MAG 16, 1st MAW.
Before leaving Hawaii the aircraft had pineapples painted on their noses; giving rise to the squadron's nickname "Pineapple Squadron".
Relocated in January of 1966 to Futema, Okinawa to receive its new Vertol CH-46 Sea Knights.
By April of 1966 the squadron had Redeployed to Da Nang, RVN and moved to Phu Bai in June.
Relocated in November 1966 to Futema, Okinawa and Attached to MAG 15, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade.
Returned to CONUS Attached to MAG 26, 2d MAW at MCAS New River, North Carolina.
HMM-161 Redeployed in May of 1968 to Quang Tri, RVN; Attached to provisional MAG 39, 1st MAW.
Deployment to Phu Bai in October 1969 and Attached to MAG 16, 1st MAW
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HMR-361
"SEMPER VERSATILES EQUITES" = Always the Versatile Knight(cavalryman)?
Tailcode HN circa 1951 - 1956
( I think this patch design was used prior to the Unit being Commissioned in 1952(?) )
A "Salty" patch but an UnCommon find; Mr. Holmberg has one in his May 2009 updated database
240dpi 150dpi
  Was on a uniform for many years, notice that it has several lines of heavy wear marks, RFU, Used........(sold)
( After checking the patch in Mr. Holmberg's database I believe the base material was an off-white color )
"Wear lines" are circled in red - I assume it was on a G-1 or a Lightweight Flyer's Jacket
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partial History
HMH-361 Established as Marine Transport Squadron 361 February 25, 1952 at MCAS Santa Ana, CA, attached to MAG(HR) flying 3 x OY-2s & an HRS
Supported Atomic Test Exercise in 1953
Received HRS-3s
Redesignated HMR(l)-361 December 31, 1956
Participated in 2 x Atomic Test Exercises circa 1957 - 1958
Transitioned to H-34s in September 1958
Redesignated HMM-361 February 1, 1962
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HMT
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HMT-301
 HMT-301, Philippine made, (Marine Rotary Training Squadron), UnUsed..............(sold)
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Observation Squadrons(VMO)
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VMO O-1 Detachment
  VMO Unit in Vietnam circa 1966-68 "TACTICAL AIR CONTROL AIR BORNE O-1 DETACHMENT", Japan made, Unused.............inquire
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Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1)
"CAN DO"
3rd Design
  cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
Circa 1946 VMO-1 Relocated to Cherry Point; Trained replacement pilots for the Korean War; Supported 2nd MARDIV: in 1952 Relocated New River & Received Helicopters; Supported the 6th Fleet TF in Lebanon in 1958; Supported US Forces in the DOMREP.
In 1968 they transitioned to OV-10 Broncos; by 1971 all the Rotary aircraft were gone; Deployed to Japan and participated in Exercises throughout Asia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Northern Europe in the 1980-90s.
In December 1990, the squadron boarded Carriers: America & Theodore Roosevelt and sailed for Saudi Arabia to support Operation Desert Shield; Supported OPs in Desert Storm; Deactivated July 31, 1993.
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Marine Observation Squadron Two (VMO-2)
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VMO-2 Aircraft circa 1953- 54 with 3rd MARDIV
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VMO-2, 4th design, circa 1966 - Vietnam
Large patch made in Japan
( per Mr. Holmberg's book this 4th Pattern Design was used in Vietnam in 1966; a 5th pattern was used in 1967 )
 4th Design circa 1966 made in Japan, flying HUEYs and other aircraft, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire
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4th design - circa 1966 - Vietnam
 Marine Observation Squadron Four, UnUsed.........(sold)
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6th design - circa 1969 - Vietnam
Insignia depicts the Horse (OV-10 Broncos) and the Snake (AH-1G Cobras
Large 5 1/2" (vertical) Japan made patch
  VMO-2 "MARINE OBSERVATION SQUADRON 2" "THE ANGRY TWO", UnUsed........(sold)
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partial History
VMO-2 was flying OV-10 Broncos when it acquired AH-1G Cobra Gunships in April 1969 while still flying a couple of UH-1Es
Squadron lost it's Rotary aircraft in December 1969 and retained the OV-10s
Relocated from Marble Mountain to Da Nang February 2, 1970; at that time the Patch Design was changed
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VMO-3
2nd design - circa 1966 - Vietnam
Large 5 5/8" (vertical), made in Japan
2nd design worn while flying UH-1Es in Vietnam, circa 1966
( see successor unit, HML-367 "SCARFACE" on this page )
 VMO-3 "Hieu duoc", probably Japan made, machine attached scroll, UnUsed.......(sold)
VMO-3, Japan made......(sold)
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VMO-3 circa 1966 - Vietnam
  2nd design VMO-3 "Hieu duoc", collector ID'd it on back, UnUsed.......inquire
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partial History
Used Callsign Oakgate until switching to Scarface in the Summer of 1967
VMO-3 Redesignated HML-367 in March 1969
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VMO-6
nicknames(?) = "CHERRY-6er" and "Klondiker"
callsign = "KLONDIKE"
per Mr. Holmberg's dBase several other VMO-6 patches have a cherry illustrated on the insignia, circa 1960s during RVN Service.
He lists this patch as circa 1966.
  circa 1966, wool and cotton 3-layer cherry-patch made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire
( ask for dimension if serious )
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Marine Observation Squadron 8 (VMO-8)
 VMO-8, Japan made, UnUsed........inquire
Made in Japan, design circa 1970 per Mr. Holmberg's book, UnUsed......inquire
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 HMH-462 Heavy Haulers "SCREW" combo patch with the Army's 271st Aviation (Assault) Helicopter Company "INNKEEPERS" "HUMPIN TOGETHER" OPERATION, Korean made, pre-1988 insignia, UnUsed......(sold)
HMH-462, UnUsed.......(sold)
HML-367
 HML-367, made in Okinawa, UnUsed............(sold)
HMM-161
 HMM-161 (Phrog Phylers), Japan made, (flew CH-46s), UnUsed.......(sold)
HMM-163 Ridge Runners
( mate to the HMM-163 UH-34 above )
 HMM-163, Japan made, Pegasus, UnUsed...(sold)
HMR-163
 HMR-163 "RIDGE RUNNERS", 1953-56 era, Japan made, UnUsed..(sold)
First Design - circa 1950 - 1951
 HMR-261, First East Coast Squadron (1950-51 era), from the "Burns" collection...(sold)
HMR-363
First H-Bomb Test - Operation Redwing Insignia
 HMR-363, Mid-1950s, from the Burns Collection, Unused......(sold)
 HMR-161, First Marine Transport Helicopter Squadron, UnUsed........(sold)
( see this patch: http://www.scarface-usmc dot org/1975_the_evacuation.htm )
( RARE Prototype, "one-of-a-kind" sample Patch )
 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-365, Okinawa, Japan made, RFU, has a "45" on his belly(?), some mis-spelling, border damage (right-side of scroll), Used....(sold)
should read UH-34D versus "UH-340"
should read "Aerial Gunner" versus "Areial Gunner"
( Patch designs were often rough pencil sketches sent to Embroidery Shops which resulted in mistakes;
this Unique Patch was seen in Danang in early 1965 by a Squadron member)
 Do you know era and who wore this design?
Not in Mr. Holmberg's book
  VMO-8, Japan made....(sold)
VMO-8, Japan made, circa 1970 per Mr. Holmberg's book, UnUsed......(sold)
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