{"product_id":"official-hmh-465-warhorse-ch-53e-pvc-patch","title":"Official HMH-465 Warhorse CH-53E PVC Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial HMH-465 Warhorse CH-53E PVC Patch - Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 (HMH-465) Warhorse CH-53E Super Stallion PVC Patch, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Miramar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake the Reins — Warhorse identity, West Coast heavy-lift legacy, and forty-plus years of Super Stallion dominance in one durable PVC patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHMH-465 was established on 1 December 1981 as the first West Coast Marine Corps squadron to fly the CH-53E Super Stallion, and it has flown no other series of the heavy-lift helicopter in its entire history. Based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar under Marine Aircraft Group 16 and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, the Warhorses built their reputation on external lift of heavy cargo, combat assault transport, air evacuation, and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel. The squadron conducted the Marine Corps' first nighttime lift of an M-198 howitzer from the deck of an LHA, a milestone that underscores the precision and nerve behind the Warhorse callsign. Combat deployments span Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, giving the unit a continuous thread of operational service across three decades of conflict. The PVC format captures the squadron's bold insignia with sharp color and field-ready durability, making it a natural fit for flight-line gear, patch panels, shadow boxes, and unit-history displays that demand more than a generic aviation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: HMH-465 veterans and alumni, CH-53E Super Stallion aircrew and maintainers, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing collectors, MAG-16 supporters, Marine Corps heavy-lift enthusiasts, Desert Storm and OIF or OEF commemorative displays, shadow boxes, reunion gifts, challenge coin and patch boards, and anyone building a serious West Coast Marine aviation collection. It also suits family members and supporters who want a specific, well-researched tribute to the crews and ground teams who keep the largest helicopter in the U.S. military inventory flying through every environment and every mission the Marine Corps demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarhorse heritage, molded in PVC, built for the board and the shadow box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches by USMCinsignia.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45496136892525,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/4Patch_43_c6d53eb4-a339-4335-a812-a22c4f0ae0e2.png?v=1784822441","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-hmh-465-warhorse-ch-53e-pvc-patch","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}