USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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MCAS Tustin — USMC Embroidered Patch
Home of the Blimp Hangars
MCAS Tustin — where World War II blimp hangars became the backdrop for five decades of Marine helicopter operations. From blimps patrolling for enemy submarines to CH-53s thundering out of the world's largest wooden structures, Tustin was one of the most iconic air stations in Marine Corps history. This patch keeps that legacy alive.
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin was established in 1942 as Naval Air Station Santa Ana, a lighter-than-air base built to house blimps patrolling the California coast for enemy submarines. Its two massive wooden hangars — 17 stories high, over 1,000 feet long, and among the largest freestanding wooden structures ever built — became National Historic Landmarks. In 1951, the facility became the country's first military airfield dedicated solely to helicopter operations. By the 1990s, MCAS Tustin was the hub of West Coast Marine helicopter aviation, housing over 100 helicopters and supporting 5,000 military and civilian personnel before its closure in 1999.
Perfect For:
MCAS Tustin veterans, West Coast Marine helicopter pilots, Orange County military community, aviation history enthusiasts, and closed base heritage collectors.
Tustin — Where Blimps Became Helicopters.
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.
