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Officially Licensed VMM-263 Thunder Chicken Plank Owner Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 Thunder Chickens Plank Owner Embroidered Patch
Thunder Chicken plank owners — VMM-263's founding members.
This VMM-263 "Thunder Chickens" plank owner patch identifies the original members who were present when the squadron transitioned to the MV-22B Osprey and stood up as a tiltrotor squadron, earning the coveted "plank owner" distinction. Based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, VMM-263 operates within MAG-26 under 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Plank ownership in a military squadron carries deep meaning — these are the Marines who built the new organization from scratch, establishing standard operating procedures, maintenance protocols, training syllabi, and the squadron culture that subsequent generations will inherit. VMM-263's Thunder Chickens plank owners navigated the complex transition from legacy helicopters to the revolutionary MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor, learning a completely new aircraft while simultaneously building the infrastructure to support it. The Thunder Chickens' irreverent name and warrior spirit made this transition uniquely VMM-263 — loud, proud, and unstoppable. This patch is reserved exclusively for the Marines who were there at the beginning.
This patch identifies VMM-263's founding plank owners.
Perfect For: VMM-263 Thunder Chickens plank owners, MV-22 Osprey transition team members, founding squadron personnel, and plank owner patch collectors.
Original Thunder Chickens — VMM-263 plank owners.
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.
