FLYING TIGERS - Patch - HMM 361 - Helicopter Gunships - Vietnam War

Description: Patch - Flying Tigers - US Helicopter Gunships United States Marine Corps - HMM 361 - Helicopter Gunships Helicopter Marine Medium 361 - Helicopter Attack Measures - 3.4 x 3 inches (8.5 x 7.5 cms) HMM 361 - Helicopter Marine Medium 351 One of the first of all US Helicopter Units, HMM 361 were flying choppers from as early as 1952 and took part in the largest single helicopter operation of all time, the Atomic testing at Desert Rock, Nevada. Although having a number of prior different designations, HMM-361 came into being in 1962 shortly before their participation aboard USS IWO JIMA flying operations around Cuba during the 1962 Missile Crisis. In June of 1963, whilst known as 'The Flying Tigers', In June 1963, HMM 361 deployed to Da Nang, South Vietnam out of a tour into Okinawa and became one of the first units to participate in Operation Shufly. It was during their deployment into Da Nang that they became known as the Ross Rice Runners after their commanding officer, Lt. Colonel Tom Ross. In August of 1965 conducted the first night operations by USMC Helicopter Units lifting Marines into combat during 'Operation Midnight'. In 1967 whilst based at Dong Ha, all aircraft of HMM 361 were destroyed by a ground and artillery assault by the Viet Cong and shortly after the Unit moved to Marble Mountain and by the end of 1967 had deployed out of Vietnam. Later redesignated HMH 361 ( Marine Heavy Helicopter 361 ) and again served in Vietnam out of Hue (Phu Bai) from 1969 through to 1970 when they returned once again to the US. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU JA AR-SA For your kind Consideration. Free Post over $100 For All Single or Combined Auction or Buy It Now Purchases in same order Post on patches is $3.99 for first item and 30c postage for additional patches posted in same order. If you have any question’s please contact me. I post daily. Many thanks. Cheesecloth backed Vietnam War patch - Filler - made for collecting, swapping, made during conflict and through to mid-late 1980's in Vietnam - Pieces were made in Vietnam. More recent, similar pieces are felt backed (I do not sell felt back) - if you have any questions about anagrams used, translations, unit location etc please ask – I am always happy to answer. 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