USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Pop-A-Smoke Vietnam Patch — Marine Helicopter Association Vietnam War Embroidered Patch
Pop-A-Smoke Vietnam — honoring the Marine helicopter crews who defined rotary-wing combat in the jungles of Southeast Asia.
This Pop-A-Smoke patch honors Marine helicopter aircrew who served during the Vietnam War — the conflict that forged the modern Marine rotary-wing community. From the first CH-34 assault lifts in 1962 to the final evacuations, Marine helicopters flew every mission imaginable in Vietnam: assault transport, medevac, close air support, resupply, reconnaissance, and rescue. UH-34s, CH-46 Phrogs, CH-53 Sea Stallions, UH-1 Hueys, and AH-1 Cobras all earned their combat reputations in the jungles, rice paddies, and mountains of Vietnam. The "Pop-A-Smoke" call itself became iconic in Vietnam — the signal that helicopters were inbound to a landing zone.
Perfect For:
Vietnam War Marine helicopter veterans, Pop-A-Smoke association members, Marine rotary-wing Vietnam community, and Vietnam-era aviation patch collectors.
Pop-A-Smoke. Vietnam. Where the call was born.
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.
