Welcome to the official facebook page for marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 vmm161. The whole thing started as a passion but also because we have drawn designs for squadrons and their patches. Besides the fact that they fly a really cool aircraft, the squadron also has the distinction of being the first helicopter transport squadron in the world. The squadron patch worn by a helicopter pilot, aircrewman, rescue swimmer or maintainer was a source of pride for service members in their squadron and country. This is a social page only, for official information go to. Marines of marine medium helicopter squadron 161, greyhawks, made their mark in squadron history by surpassing the 40,000 mishapfree flight hours mark during a training exercise in indiana. Mcas miramar, vmm 161 red greyhawks squadron tshirt. List of active united states marine corps aircraft squadrons. Vmm161 patch marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 patches. Vmm161 custom patches marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161. Vmm161 greyhawks marine medium tiltrotor squadron usmc. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 vmm 161 is a united states marine corps transport squadron consisting of mv22 osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Includes official vmm 161 and mc websites, vmm 161 drc deployment readiness coordinator name and contact, vmm 161 facebook pages, vmm 161 groups and more. Shop usmc vmm 161 marine tiltotor squadron patch sticker usmc magnets designed by militaryplus as well as other usmc merchandise at teepublic.
The squadron, known as the ugly angels, was reactivated on august 17, 2018 at marine corps air station miramar, california. Fly with the vmm161 greyhawks in this handcrafted mv22 model. The two newest osprey squadrons, vmm 362 and vmm 212, will stand up in fy18 and fy19 respectively, completing the marine corps transition to 18 active component mv22 squadrons. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron vmm161 marine medium helicopter squadron163 hmm 163 hmrl163, the predecessor of hmm163 rein, was formed on 1 december 1951 and assigned to the air fleet. Our vmm161 patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Marine medium helicopter squadron 161, hmm161 greyhawks, us marine corps. Us marine corps vmm marine medium tiltrotor squadrons. The profile of vietnam and an image of tiltrotor aircrafthmm. Navy squadron vq, vr, vrc, vs, vsf, vso insignia, logo. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 vmm161 is a united states marine corps transport squadron consisting of mv22 osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Vmm 161, vmm 165 train together marines with marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 greyhawks conducted a division flight, a flight with three or more aircraft, and practiced confined area.
Vmm161 air force challenge coins are particularly devised for this air force squadron. Aviation patches and military patches page 3 aviatorwebsite. As part of the reorganisation of the corps, vmm 264 will be deactivated by 2030. Vmm161 po box 452116 san diego ca 921452116 duty officer. We can recreate or custom create any military designs. Mv22 osprey marine medium tiltrotor squadron vmm 161. Vmm 161 completed its transition to the mv22 osprey and became a fully functional tiltrotor squadron in april 2011. Aviation collectibles, military patches and insignia from. The squadron grew rapidly from this inauspicious beginning and in july of 1971 transitioning from the venerable uh34 to the bell uh1e huey and being redesignated marine light helicopter squadron 765 hml765. Most of the work we do is with squadron flight shop but they dont sell to the public, so we end up with a lot of material from them. This patch is about 4 in diameter, heavy twill, and 100% made in the u.
Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 162 2nd maw mag26 vmm 162 mcas new river the vmm 162 mission is to provide assault support of combat troops, supplies, and equipment. Matthew bragg marines with marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 completed several flight missions around oahu, hawaii, march 31, 2014 through april 4, 2014. Navy squadron patches strives to offer the most complete collection of authentic navy patches available. During this period hml765 was the lone marine helicopter squadron selected to retain the gunship mission.
Dawn blitz demonstrates the unique capabilities of the marine corps and navy to rapidly respond to contingencies in coordination with our coalition partners. Welcome to the official facebook page for marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 vmm 161. Long sleeve tshirts, sweatshirts, hats, polo shirts, patches, and other apparel mcas miramar, vmm 161 red greyhawks squadron tshirt our price. When reinforced, it is capable of conducting a full range of marine air operations, is comprised of read more.
Marine medium tiltrotor squadron patches vmm flying. Squadron tailcodes and callsigns usmc combat helicopter. Helicopters have been a vital part our us naval forces since 1943. The squadron, known as the red dragons, is based at marine corps base hawaii, kaneohe bay, hawaii and falls under the command of marine aircraft group 24 mag24 and the 1st marine aircraft wing 1st maw. Marine corps usmc site, however, the owner of this web site is an official trademark licensee of the usmc. Redesignated vmm 161 in december 2009, hmm 161 became the first of ten west coast squadrons to transition to the mv22 osprey and changed their name to marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 during the change of command. This tshirt is printed in high resolution and in full color.
Navy fleet air reconnaissance squadron vq fleet logistics support squadron vr, vrx scouting squadron vs anti submarine squadron vs, vsx. Your vmm161 patches are 4 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Support the marine airground task force commander by providing assault support transport of combat troops, and equipment, day or night under all weather. Marine mv22 osprey aircrafts with marine medium tiltrotor squadron vmm 161, marine aircraft group 16, 3rd marine aircraft wing. Vmm161 marine tiltotor squadron patch aviatorwebsite. It is the first helicopter transport squadron in the world. Bases and helicopter types history hmm161 tail code hr,yr. The basic tactical and administrative unit of united states marine. In july 2012, vmm 161 became the first west coast osprey squadron to deploy when it headed to afghanistan to support operation enduring freedom. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 362 vmm 362 is a united states marine corps squadron that operates mv22 osprey.
Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 home facebook. Korea, vietnam, grenada, lebanon, dominican republic, panama, haiti, somalia, bosnia, kuwait, iraq, afghanistan. In return we often end up with either an overrun or additional patches as payment. Redesignated hmm 161 feb 01, 1962 redesignated on feb 1, 1962, as marine medium helicopter squadron 161 hmm 161 redesignated vmm 161 dec 11, 2009 in december 2009, hmm 161 became the first of ten west coast squadrons to transition to the mv22 os. Mcas miramar, vmm161 red greyhawks squadron tshirt. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 268 vmm 268 is a united states marine corps helicopter squadron consisting of mv22 transport. If you would like your name, rank, or callsign added to your shirts, please enter this information in the order comments when checking out paying. Marine corps air station kaneohe bay, hawaii by lance cpl. Plane crazy enterprises military aviation collectibles. Helicopters have been a vital part our marine corps forces since 1943. Custom patches for the marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 at marine corps air station miramar, california. Patches archives page 3 of 8 squadron nostalgia llc.
Vmm161 custom patches marine medium tiltrotor squadron. Vmm marine medium tiltrotor squadrons vmmt us marine corps. Our vmm 161 patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 vmm161 is consisting of mv22 osprey tiltrotor aircrafts which known as the greyhawks. Marine corps helicopter squadron patches naval helicopter. The uip for marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 is an allinclusive resource of official unit information. We are beyond excited we were able to secure a few of these patches. Navy football uniform patch list for the armynavy game. Our patches are of the highest quality and your satisfaction is guaranteed. If searching by ship or squadron number, please include the dash for best results e. Each model is carefully carved from wood and hand painted to provide unique piece youll love. Marine mv22 osprey aircraft with marine medium tiltrotor squadron vmm 161, marine aircraft group 16, 3rd marine aircraft wing.
Marine medium tiltrotor squadron patches vmm us marine corps patches squadrons, groups, batallions and name tapes flying tigers surplus. Vmm161 greyhawks mv22 model squadron nostalgia llc. This page is maintained by the family readiness officer. The new official vmm 161 insignia of the marine medium tiltrotor squadron 161 also known as the greyhawks. Vmm 161 po box 452116 san diego ca 921452116 duty officer.
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