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VMGR-252 Wasting Gas with HMSAS Patch — Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Morale Embroidered Patch
Wasting gas and having a blast.
The VMGR-252 "Wasting Gas with HMSAS" morale patch humorously commemorates the aerial refueling relationship between VMGR-252's KC-130J Hercules tankers and helicopter mine countermeasures assets. Aerial refueling of helicopters is a fuel-intensive operation where the KC-130J flies slow and low while trailing a drogue for the helicopter to plug into — burning enormous amounts of fuel in the process.
VMGR-252 operates the KC-130J Super Hercules from MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, providing aerial refueling to Marine rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft. The "wasting gas" joke reflects the reality that aerial refueling operations consume significant fuel on both the tanker and receiver sides, and the low-speed, low-altitude profile required for helicopter refueling is particularly fuel-inefficient for the KC-130J. Despite the fuel bill, aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of helicopters far beyond their internal fuel capacity, enabling operations that would otherwise be impossible. This patch celebrates the partnership between tanker and helicopter crews with characteristic aviation humor.
This patch celebrates the fuel-burning art of helicopter aerial refueling.
Perfect For: VMGR-252 Otis tanker crews, helicopter aerial refueling participants, KC-130J Hercules personnel, and aviation humor morale patch collectors.
Wasting gas, making missions — VMGR-252.
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