Official VMM-262 Smoking Tiger PVC with Flags Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 Flying Tigers Smoking Tiger PVC Patch with National Flags
Smoking Tiger — VMM-262 flies with allied flags.
This VMM-262 "Flying Tigers" Smoking Tiger PVC patch features the squadron's distinctive tiger mascot alongside national flags, representing the multinational partnerships and allied cooperation that define VMM-262's forward-deployed mission in the Western Pacific. The "Smoking Tiger" variant adds an aggressive, stylized take on the Flying Tigers' classic tiger identity.
VMM-262 operates the MV-22B Osprey from MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, as part of Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) under 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. As one of the only forward-deployed tiltrotor squadrons in the Marine Corps, VMM-262 regularly operates alongside allied forces from Japan, Australia, South Korea, and other partner nations during exercises and real-world operations. The inclusion of national flags on this PVC patch celebrates those partnerships — the Flying Tigers don't just fly for the United States, they fly alongside allied partners who share the commitment to regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The PVC construction ensures this patch withstands the demanding conditions of forward-deployed operations.
This PVC patch celebrates VMM-262's multinational partnerships.
Perfect For: VMM-262 Flying Tigers personnel, allied exercise participants, Indo-Pacific partnership enthusiasts, and multinational military PVC patch collectors.
Smoking Tiger with flags — VMM-262.