Officially Licensed VMM-262 Flying Tigers (REIN) Patches — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 Flying Tigers (Reinforced) PVC Patch
Flying Tigers reinforced — VMM-262 (REIN) ready for anything.
This VMM-262 "Flying Tigers" (Reinforced) PVC patch represents the squadron in its reinforced configuration, deploying with additional aircraft and capabilities beyond its organic MV-22B Osprey tiltrotors. The (REIN) designation signifies that VMM-262 deploys as a composite squadron capable of independent aviation operations.
VMM-262 is the Marine Corps' only permanently forward-deployed medium tiltrotor squadron, based at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, as part of MAG-36 under 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. When deployed as VMM-262 (REIN), the Flying Tigers are augmented with AH-1Z Vipers, UH-1Y Venoms, and CH-53E Super Stallions from other squadrons, creating a complete aviation combat element capable of executing the full range of assault support, close air support, and casualty evacuation missions. The Flying Tigers' legendary name — inherited from the famous World War II American Volunteer Group that fought in China and Burma — carries a legacy of aggressive, independent operations far from home base. The PVC construction ensures this REIN patch survives the Pacific's tropical humidity and operational tempo.
This PVC patch identifies VMM-262 in reinforced configuration.
Perfect For: VMM-262 Flying Tigers (REIN) deployers, MV-22 Osprey forward-deployed Marines, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Pacific forces, and reinforced squadron PVC patch collectors.
Flying Tigers REIN — VMM-262.
