**Officially Licensed HMX-1 Nighthawks Sticker — Marine Helicopter Squadron One Vinyl Sticker**
HMX-1 — the squadron that flies Marine One. When the most important person in the world needs a helicopter ride, the Nighthawks answer the call.
Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), the "Nighthawks," was established on December 1, 1947, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, as an experimental unit tasked with testing and evaluating military helicopters when rotary-wing flight was still in its infancy. HMX-1 holds the distinction of being the first helicopter squadron in the Marine Corps. In 1957, the squadron earned its most prestigious mission — direct helicopter transport of the President of the United States — when President Eisenhower needed a faster alternative to motorcades. Today, HMX-1 operates the iconic "White Top" VH-3D Sea Kings, VH-92A Patriots, and VH-60N White Hawks for presidential and VIP transport, along with MV-22B Ospreys. Every member passes a Yankee White security background check. Headquartered at MCAF Quantico with over 800 Marines, HMX-1 is the largest permanently formed aircraft squadron in the Marine Corps.
• **Type:** 4" vinyl die-cut sticker
• **Finish:** UV-protected, fade and tear resistant
• **Made:** 100% USA
• **Detail:** Full-color HMX-1 Nighthawks squadron insignia
• **Application:** Laptops, water bottles, toolboxes, flight bags, crew rooms
**Perfect For:** HMX-1 Nighthawks Marines and alumni, Marine One enthusiasts, presidential helicopter history buffs, MCAF Quantico personnel, and Marine rotary-wing aviation sticker collectors.
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