Officially Licensed USMC HMM-266 Fighting Griffins Leather Patch — Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 Fighting Griffins Leather Patch
Fighting Griffins — HMM-266 on premium leather.
This HMM-266 "Fighting Griffins" leather patch presents the legacy of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 in a premium leather format. HMM-266 operated the CH-46E Sea Knight before transitioning to the MV-22B Osprey as VMM-266, and this leather patch captures the CH-46 Phrog era of the Fighting Griffins' history.
HMM-266 was based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, operating the Boeing Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight — the beloved "Phrog" that served as the Marine Corps' medium-lift assault transport helicopter for over four decades. The Fighting Griffins conducted assault transport missions, carrying Marines into combat zones and supporting humanitarian operations around the world. The transition from HMM to VMM marked the end of the CH-46 era and the beginning of the MV-22 Osprey future, but the Fighting Griffins' identity and legacy carried forward. This leather patch honors the HMM-266 era, crafted in the style of the original flight jacket patches that aviators have worn since World War II. The no-velcro construction makes it ideal for display or sewing onto leather flight jackets.
This leather patch preserves HMM-266's Phrog-era heritage.
Perfect For: HMM-266 Fighting Griffins veterans, CH-46 Sea Knight Phrog enthusiasts, Marine medium helicopter legacy collectors, and premium leather military patch fans.
Fighting Griffins — Phrog forever.