Officially Licensed US Navy VP-62 Broadarrows Patch — Patrol Squadron 62 Broadarrows Embroidered Patch
The Broadarrows — VP-62, the Navy Reserve's maritime patrol warriors who proved that Reserve squadrons fight just as hard as the active fleet.
Patrol Squadron 62 (VP-62), the "Broadarrows," was a U.S. Navy Reserve maritime patrol squadron that operated the Lockheed P-3C Orion. Based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, the Broadarrows conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), surveillance, and reconnaissance missions alongside active-duty patrol squadrons, demonstrating the vital role that Reserve forces play in the Navy's maritime patrol mission.
The P-3C Orion that VP-62 operated was the ultimate variant of the Orion family, equipped with the Update III suite of sensors and systems that made it the most capable maritime patrol aircraft of its generation. VP-62's Reserve crews — many of whom were airline pilots, engineers, and professionals in civilian life — maintained full tactical proficiency in the demanding ASW mission, flying the same complex missions as their active-duty counterparts.
VP-62 mobilized and deployed in support of multiple operations, proving that Reserve patrol squadrons are not second-tier units but fully capable combat forces. The Broadarrows' service demonstrated the strength of the Total Force concept, with Reserve aviators seamlessly integrating with the active fleet to meet operational requirements worldwide.
Perfect For: VP-62 Broadarrows veterans, P-3C Orion community members, Navy Reserve aviation personnel, NAS Jacksonville community, and Navy maritime patrol heritage patch collectors.
VP-62 Broadarrows — Reserve by status, combat-ready by nature — the Broadarrows always hit the mark.
