USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed USMC VMF-122 Candystripers WWII Patch — The Squadron That Did Everything First
Before they were Werewolves or Crusaders, they were the Candystripers — and they changed Marine aviation forever.
VMF-122 was commissioned on March 1, 1942, at Camp Kearny, San Diego. Outfitted with F4F Wildcats, they fought as part of the legendary Cactus Air Force at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. Under the command of Major "Pappy" Boyington, the squadron transitioned to the F4U Corsair and racked up 35½ kills. For their second tour, the Candystripers operated from Peleliu Air Facility, conducting combat operations over Yap, the Palau Islands, and beyond — with their last combat mission of the war coming on August 1, 1945. After the war, VMF-122 became the first Marine squadron to fly jet aircraft with the FH-1 Phantom, fielded the Marine Corps' only aerial demonstration team — the "Flying Leathernecks" — and became the first Marine jet squadron qualified for day and night carrier ops. This WWII-era patch honors the Candystripers at their roots.
Perfect For: VMFA-122 Marines honoring their heritage, WWII Marine aviation historians, Corsair and Wildcat enthusiasts, and anyone who respects the squadron that racked up more "firsts" than any other in the Corps.
From Henderson Field to the jet age — the Candystripers blazed the trail.
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.
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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.
