USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed USMC HMR-163 Ridge Runners Patch — Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron Embroidered Patch
The Ridge Runners — HMR-163 running supplies over the Korean ridgelines.
HMR-163 "Ridge Runners" was a Marine helicopter transport squadron that earned its nickname during operations in the mountainous terrain of Korea, where helicopters proved their worth by flying supplies and Marines over ridgelines that would have taken days to cross on foot. The Ridge Runners demonstrated that helicopters could operate effectively in mountainous terrain, delivering troops and supplies to positions that were otherwise accessible only by exhausting foot movement. This early Korean War-era experience shaped the Marine Corps' commitment to helicopter transport as a core capability.
Perfect For:
HMR-163 Ridge Runners veterans, Korean War Marine helicopter aviators, mountainous terrain operations historians, and USMC legacy helicopter squadron patch collectors.
Ridge Runners. Over the ridgeline.
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