This US Marines Patch represents HMH 361 (Flying Tigers) Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron part of Marine Aircraft Group 16 - Based Miramar Georgia - Flying the CH-53E Sea Stallion
This is a collectable military patch featuring the iconic HMH 361 (Flying Tigers) unit based at Miramar. This patch represents the history and service of the United States Marines, specifically the era from 1945 to present. The design of the patch reflects the theme of militaria and is a unique and prestigious addition to any collection of military memorabilia.
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, known as the "Flying Tigers", is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy lift helicopter operated by the United States military. As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion, mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, and canting the tail rotor 20°. It was built by Sikorsky Aircraft for the United States Marine Corps. Developed in the 1970s, it entered service in 1981, and is planned to be in service into the 2030s. It is one of the largest military helicopters in service, and is operated from U.S. Navy ships or from land