USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed US Navy HS-16 Nighthawks Patch — Night Operations Masters
The Nighthawks of HS-16 mastered the most dangerous part of helicopter operations — the darkness over open ocean.
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 16 (HS-16), the Nighthawks, operated the H-3 Sea King in the anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue roles. This embroidered patch presents the Nighthawks' identity in full detail. HS-16's name reflected their expertise in night operations — flying ASW patrols, conducting dipping sonar searches, and executing rescues in the pitch-black darkness over the open ocean. Night helicopter operations at sea remain among the most challenging and dangerous flying in military aviation, demanding exceptional instrument skills and crew coordination.
Perfect For: HS-16 Nighthawks veterans, H-3 Sea King night operations crews, carrier air wing helicopter members, and Navy helicopter heritage embroidered patch collectors.
Nighthawks — masters of the night sky over the sea.
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