Officially Licensed US Navy HC-1 Pacific Fleet Angels Patch — The Original Fleet Angels
HC-1 was the Pacific Fleet's original angel on station — from the first helicopter utility missions to the modern HSC community.
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1), the Pacific Fleet Angels, traces its heritage to Helicopter Utility Squadron 1 (HU-1), one of the Navy's earliest helicopter squadrons. Operating the H-3 Sea King and its predecessors, HC-1 provided the Pacific Fleet with combat search and rescue, vertical replenishment, and special operations support for decades. The Fleet Angels name reflected their guardian role — always on station, ready to rescue downed aviators and deliver critical supplies. HC-1's legacy as the Pacific Fleet's original combat support helicopter squadron lives on in the HSC community.
Perfect For: HC-1 and HU-1 Fleet Angels veterans, Pacific Fleet helicopter crews, H-3 Sea King enthusiasts, naval helicopter heritage historians, and original squadron patch collectors.
The original Pacific Fleet Angels — always on station.