Officially Licensed USMC VMM-362 Ugly Angels Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 Embroidered Patch
The Ugly Angels — VMM-362, proving that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there's nothing more beautiful than an Osprey inbound to pick up a load of Marines.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (VMM-362), the "Ugly Angels," is a USMC tiltrotor squadron operating the MV-22B Osprey. The Ugly Angels have a storied history that traces back to the Vietnam War era, where the squadron earned its distinctive name and reputation for flying into the most dangerous landing zones to extract and insert Marines under fire. The "Ugly Angel" callsign became a term of endearment among the grunts who knew that when they heard those words on the radio, help was on the way regardless of the threat.
The MV-22B Osprey that VMM-362 now operates is a revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff and landing capability of a helicopter with the speed, range, and altitude of a fixed-wing turboprop airplane. With a combat radius of over 390 nautical miles, a maximum speed of 280 knots, and the ability to carry 24 combat-equipped Marines or 20,000 pounds of external cargo, the Osprey has transformed Marine Corps assault transport. VMM-362's transition from legacy helicopters to the Osprey brought the squadron into the modern era while preserving the aggressive, mission-first culture that defined the Ugly Angels in Vietnam.
The Ugly Angels continue to serve as a vital component of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, deploying aboard amphibious assault ships and to forward operating bases around the world, carrying on the tradition of flying into harm's way to support the Marines on the ground.
Perfect For: VMM-362 Ugly Angels members and veterans, MV-22 Osprey aircrew and maintainers, Marine tiltrotor community members, Vietnam-era helicopter veterans, and Marine aviation heritage collectors.
VMM-362 Ugly Angels — ugly never looked so good when you're the one getting pulled out of the fight.
