USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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**Officially Licensed USMC VMM-363 Red Lions Patch — Marine Tiltrotor Squadron Embroidered Patch**
VMM-363 Lucky Red Lions — from Corsairs to Sea Stallions to Ospreys, this squadron has been hauling Marines into the fight since Korea. Seventy years of rotors, and counting.
VMM-363, the "Lucky Red Lions," was activated on 2 June 1952 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 363 (HMR-363) at MCAS Santa Ana, California, answering the demands of the Korean War. The squadron flew the Sikorsky HRS-1 and participated in Operation Desert Rock, the first atomic test to use ground troops. As HMM-363, the Red Lions deployed to Vietnam in August 1965 with UH-34D Seahorses, conducting troop insertions south of Da Nang and supporting Operation Flying Tiger with Republic of Korea forces. The squadron transitioned to the CH-53A Sea Stallion and became HMH-363, later becoming the first Marine unit to receive the CH-53D in October 1972. The Red Lions deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, flying 848 hours in a single month at Al Asad. HMH-363 was deactivated in May 2012 and redesignated VMM-363, transitioning to the MV-22B Osprey. The squadron is now based at MCB Hawaii under MAG-24.
• Densely embroidered on durable twill backing
• Vibrant synthetic thread, built to last
• Hook & loop backing for easy attachment
• Full-color officially licensed insignia
• Sharp detail captures the Red Lions emblem
Perfect For: VMM-363/HMH-363 veterans and alumni, MV-22 Osprey and CH-53 enthusiasts, Vietnam War Marine aviation historians, MCB Hawaii personnel, Red Lions fans, Marine Corps patch collectors
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.
