USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed US Navy VP-45 Pelicans Patch — Patrol Squadron 45 Maritime Patrol Aviation Embroidered Patch
The Pelicans — Jacksonville's maritime patrol warriors keeping watch over the world's oceans.
Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45), the "Pelicans," operates the Boeing P-8A Poseidon out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida, conducting anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and maritime surveillance missions across the globe. VP-45 is one of the Navy's premier maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons, deploying crews to forward operating locations from the Western Pacific to the Middle East, tracking submarines, monitoring surface traffic, and maintaining the undersea awareness that underpins American naval superiority.
The Pelicans have served continuously in the maritime patrol community, transitioning from the P-3C Orion to the revolutionary P-8A Poseidon — a Boeing 737-based platform that combines advanced radar, acoustic sensors, and network-centric architecture to detect and track threats with unprecedented speed and precision. VP-45's crews fly missions lasting hours over open ocean, conducting the patient, methodical work of maritime surveillance interspersed with moments of intense tactical prosecution when a submarine contact is gained. The Pelicans maintain one of the highest operational tempos in the patrol aviation community.
Perfect For:
VP-45 Pelicans personnel and veterans, P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion aircrew, NAS Jacksonville maritime patrol aviators, and US Navy patrol squadron patch collectors.
Pelicans. Patrolling from Jax.
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.
