Officially Licensed US Navy VP-62 Broad Arrows Patch — Patrol Squadron 62 Broad Arrows Embroidered Patch
The Broad Arrows — VP-62, the Navy Reserve patrol squadron that proved Reserve aviators are every bit as capable as their active-duty counterparts.
Patrol Squadron 62 (VP-62), the "Broad Arrows," was a U.S. Navy Reserve maritime patrol squadron that operated the Lockheed P-3 Orion from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. The Broad Arrows conducted the full range of maritime patrol missions including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and mining operations alongside active-duty patrol squadrons.
The P-3 Orion that VP-62 flew was the Navy's premier land-based maritime patrol aircraft for decades, equipped with sophisticated sensors including radar, sonobuoys, magnetic anomaly detection (MAD), and electronic surveillance measures. VP-62's Reserve crews maintained full tactical proficiency in these complex systems, deploying regularly to support fleet operations around the world. Many of VP-62's aviators brought unique perspectives from their civilian aviation careers, enhancing the squadron's operational capability.
VP-62 mobilized for multiple contingencies and operations, seamlessly integrating with the active-duty patrol community to meet the Navy's maritime surveillance requirements. The Broad Arrows demonstrated that Reserve patrol squadrons are fully capable combat forces, ready to answer the nation's call on short notice.
Perfect For: VP-62 Broad Arrows veterans, P-3 Orion community members, Navy Reserve aviation personnel, NAS Jacksonville community, and maritime patrol heritage patch collectors.
VP-62 Broad Arrows — Reserve sharp, combat ready — the Broad Arrows always fly straight and true.