USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed US Navy VP-49 Original Patch — Patrol Squadron 49 Original Design Embroidered Patch
VP-49 — the original design, representing one of the Navy's patrol squadrons that hunted the seas with the P-3 Orion.
Patrol Squadron 49 (VP-49) was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron that operated the Lockheed P-3 Orion. This patch features the squadron's original design, capturing the heritage and identity of VP-49 in its classic form. Original squadron patches are highly valued by collectors and veterans because they represent the earliest visual identity of a unit, before redesigns and updates altered the look.
VP-49 conducted the full spectrum of maritime patrol operations including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), surveillance, and reconnaissance. The P-3 Orion was the backbone of the Navy's land-based maritime patrol force for decades, and VP-49's crews flew long-duration missions over vast stretches of ocean, searching for submarine contacts and monitoring surface vessel activity.
The maritime patrol community is one of the most tight-knit in naval aviation, with crews spending 10 or more hours together in the aircraft on every mission. VP-49's original patch represents not just a squadron but a community of aviators, flight engineers, sensor operators, and maintainers who shared the unique demands and camaraderie of the patrol aviation mission.
Perfect For: VP-49 veterans, P-3 Orion community members, Navy maritime patrol aviation enthusiasts, original squadron design collectors, and naval aviation heritage patch collectors.
VP-49 — the original design, the original mission — maritime patrol at its finest.
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.
