Official HMH-464 Condors Cold Weather Shoulder Patch — Super Stallions in the Snow
The Condors of HMH-464 took their CH-53s into the cold — proving heavy lift works just as well in snow as in sand.
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 (HMH-464), the Condors, operates the CH-53E Super Stallion from MCAS New River, North Carolina. This cold weather shoulder patch commemorates HMH-464's participation in cold weather training exercises, where the massive CH-53 platform was tested in snow, ice, and sub-zero conditions. Cold weather operations present unique challenges for heavy-lift helicopters — from icing on rotor blades to reduced engine performance at extreme temperatures — and the Condors' training ensured their readiness to operate the Super Stallion in any climate. Marine aviation must be prepared to fight everywhere, and this patch proves the Condors trained for it.
Perfect For: HMH-464 Condors crews, CH-53E Super Stallion enthusiasts, cold weather aviation trainers, MCAS New River Marines, and cold weather exercise patch collectors.
Condors in the cold — heavy lift doesn't stop for winter.