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Official VMM-262 Flying Tigers 75th Anniversary Squadron Patch - Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, officially licensed embroidered anniversary patch marking 75 years of Flying Tigers heritage.
Seventy-five years of assault support, forward-deployed readiness, and Flying Tigers pride stitched into one commemorative emblem.
VMM-262 was activated on September 1, 1951, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, making 2026 the squadron's 75th anniversary year. Over those seven and a half decades, the Flying Tigers flew the UH-34, the CH-46 Sea Knight, and ultimately transitioned to the MV-22B Osprey in 2009 when the unit was redesignated VMM-262. The squadron flew combat missions in Vietnam from 1966 to 1971, played a critical role in Operation Frequent Wind during the 1975 evacuation of Saigon, and has answered humanitarian and disaster relief calls across the Asia-Pacific region for generations. Today the Flying Tigers operate from MCAS Futenma under Marine Aircraft Group 36 and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, providing assault support transport of combat troops, supplies, and equipment for expeditionary, joint, and combined operations. A 75th anniversary patch marks that full arc of service, from Korean War-era activation through tiltrotor modernity, in a single collectible piece that no standard issue patch can replicate.
Perfect For: VMM-262 veterans and active-duty crew members, MV-22B Osprey maintainers and aircrew, Flying Tigers alumni from any era, MAG-36 and 1st MAW collectors, Okinawa-based Marine aviation supporters, reunion organizers, shadow box builders, challenge coin and patch board displays, and family members who want a milestone tribute to mark 75 years of continuous Flying Tigers service. The anniversary format also makes it a meaningful gift for anyone who served during the Vietnam era, the CH-46 years, or the Osprey transition and wants one patch that honors the full generational span of the squadron's history.
Seventy-five years of Flying Tigers history, honored in thread, carried forward in every collection.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
