Official VH-92 Presidential Flight Test Patch — VH-92A Patriot Presidential Helicopter Flight Test Embroidered Patch
Testing the President's next ride — the VH-92A Patriot flight test patch, commemorating the rigorous developmental and operational testing of Marine One's newest helicopter.
The VH-92A Patriot is the next-generation presidential transport helicopter, developed by Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin) based on the commercial S-92 platform, designed to replace the aging VH-3D Sea King and VH-60N White Hawk helicopters that have served as Marine One for decades. This flight test patch commemorates the developmental and operational test program that validated the VH-92A's airworthiness, mission systems, and presidential transport capabilities before the aircraft entered service with HMX-1 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
The VH-92A Patriot program represents one of the most demanding aircraft development efforts in military aviation. The presidential helicopter must meet extraordinary requirements for reliability, survivability, communications security, and passenger comfort — the aircraft carries the President of the United States, the Vice President, and other senior government officials, and any failure could have national security implications. The flight test program evaluated every aspect of the aircraft's performance, from engine-out scenarios and autorotation capabilities to the advanced encrypted communications suite and defensive systems that protect the Commander-in-Chief.
HMX-1, Marine Helicopter Squadron One, is the legendary "Nighthawks" squadron based at MCB Quantico that operates the presidential helicopter fleet. The test pilots, flight test engineers, and maintainers who conducted the VH-92A flight test program carried the weight of ensuring that the President's helicopter meets the highest standards of safety and capability. This patch honors their meticulous work and the years of testing that brought the Patriot from prototype to presidential service.
Perfect For: VH-92A flight test team members, HMX-1 Marines and personnel, Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin test team members, presidential helicopter aviation enthusiasts, and flight test patch collectors.
The VH-92A Patriot — tested to perfection, ready for the most important passenger in the world.