USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed USMC VMA-143 Squadron Patch — The Rocket Raiders Live Again
Because a squadron patch designed by the creator of Flash Gordon deserves to fly forever.
VMA-143, the Rocket Raiders, was a Marine reserve attack squadron with a combat legacy stretching from Guadalcanal to Borneo. Originally commissioned in 1942 as VMSB-143, the squadron flew SBD Dauntless dive bombers and TBF Avengers through the Solomon Islands, supported the Bougainville campaign, and provided close air support during the Battle of Okinawa and the Battle of Balikpapan from the escort carrier USS Gilbert Islands. In August 1945, famed comic strip artist Alex Raymond — creator of Flash Gordon — was made an honorary member and designed the squadron's iconic patch, giving them their legendary "Rocket Raiders" nickname. This remake patch was recreated with the help of the Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, representing the era when VMA-143 flew A-4 Skyhawks out of New Orleans.
Perfect For: VMA-143 Rocket Raiders veterans and their families, USMC reserve aviation history enthusiasts, A-4 Skyhawk community members, and anyone who appreciates a patch with Flash Gordon DNA.
Flash Gordon designed it. Marines flew it. Rocket Raiders forever.
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.
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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.
