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Official HMH-361 Flying Tigers Byakko Patch - Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) CH-53E Super Stallion Officially Licensed Embroidered Patch.
Flying Tigers strength, WestPac heritage, and the ancient guardian spirit of the White Tiger stitched into one officially licensed emblem.
HMH-361 was commissioned on 25 February 1952 and has grown into one of the Marine Corps most decorated heavy-lift squadrons, flying the CH-53E Super Stallion under Marine Aircraft Group 16 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Miramar, California. The squadron earned a Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War, including the siege of Khe Sanh, and has since deployed across the Pacific, Southwest Asia, and Afghanistan in support of Marine Expeditionary Units and combat operations. The Byakko name adds a layer of meaning rooted in East Asian mythology, where Byakko, the White Tiger of the West, stands as a classical symbol of military virtue, protection, and righteous force. That symbolism fits naturally on a squadron with deep WestPac roots, repeated deployments to Okinawa and Japan, and a tiger identity carried across more than seven decades of Marine aviation. The embroidered format preserves the design with the kind of thread detail and durability that holds up on flight gear, patch panels, shadow boxes, and reunion displays.
Perfect For: HMH-361 veterans and alumni, CH-53E Super Stallion aircrew and maintainers, Flying Tigers family members, MAG-16 and 3rd MAW collectors, Marine aviation historians, WestPac deployment keepsakes, shadow box builds, challenge coin and patch boards, and anyone assembling a serious Marine heavy-lift heritage collection. It also makes a meaningful gift for supporters who want a piece tied to the squadron's Vietnam legacy, its long record of expeditionary lift, and the distinctive Byakko identity that connects Marine tiger pride to a centuries-old tradition of martial guardianship.
Flying Tigers lineage, Byakko spirit, stitched for the crews who carry the heaviest lift.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
