Description: This Vietnam war in-country machine-embroidered patch measures approximately 3.5" by 3.25", used condition. On February 1, 1962, the Flying Tigers were re-designated HMM-361 according to a Marine Corps wide re-designation for all H-34 squadrons. In June 1963, USMC FLYING TIGERS were deployed to Okinawa, Japan. The one-year deployment was cut short, however, when the squadron was transferred to Da Nang, South Vietnam as one of the first units in country, to participate in Operation SHUFLY. It was there that HMM-361 earned the nickname "Ross Rice Runners", after their Commanding Officer, LtCol Tom Ross. On August 12, 1965 the squadron conducted the first nighttime helicopter assault by Marines during the war when they lifted 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines into a landing zone 10 miles northwest of Da Nang during Operation Midnight. On September 3, 1967, HMM-361 had 17 of its aircraft destroyed by enemy artillery while they were parked at Dong Ha. This incident would lead to their transfer south to the Marble Mountain Air Facility. The squadron served in Vietnam until being transferred back to the U.S. and attached to Marine Aircraft Group 26 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. It was there that the squadron transitioned to the CH-53A Sea Stallion helicopter and was re-designated Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron, HMH-361. They were again ordered to Vietnam with Marine Aircraft Group 36 at Phu Bai in 1969 and remained there until their return to the newly re-designated Marine Corps Air Station (H) Santa Ana, CA in 1970 as part of Marine Aircraft Group 36. A valuable addition to your Vietnam war military memorabilia collection. Worldwide combined shipment is welcome to save you money. Please visit my EAZYCOLLECTIBLES Store for more great war items. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application
Price: 12.83 USD
Location: Westminster, California
End Time: 2024-10-01T11:02:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country of Manufacture: Vietnam
