Fly USMC Posted February 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2009 This is a small (For Now) collection of early Marine helicopter squadron patches. HMR stands for Marine Transport Helicopter Squadron. From left to right top to bottom. HMR 161, HMR 163 (2 Variations), HMR 261 (first "Dragon fly" version), HMR 261 (3rd version), and HMR 264. HMR 161 was the first USMC Helicopter squadron to fly combat missions (Korea). VMO-6 was there at the same time, but had both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Some of these are in Eugene "Mule" Holmbergs book (And so are several of my other patches). This book is a must have for the post WWII USMC aviation patch collector. If interested, google his name. He can be seen from time to time at the USMC aviation museum at MCAS Miramar, CA. Always looking for USMC helicopter Aviation related items. Any one have an original HMR or HMR(L) 361 patch??? Enjoy and Semper Fly John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted February 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 7, 2009 I've got a yearbook for a Marine helicopter squadron - it's at my shop shop but I'll try to remember to photograph it so you can see it and see if it's something you want to go with your nice collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted January 24, 2012 Update to this thread. I have picked up a few more Early Marine Patches over the past year or so. Here is the collection as of now. First the group shot then individuals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fly USMC Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted January 24, 2012 I seen to have gotten my share of 163 patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fly USMC Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted January 24, 2012 That is all for this posting. I have two more that came from the estate of an enlisted pilot. They are in a frame (With other Korean war era patches) and I will do a seperate post for those Emjoy, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted January 24, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 24, 2012 Great patches, John. The designs are fantastic, I imagine you had to search long and hard for a number of these. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 24, 2012 John, I really like these patches. The variations you have are interesting. Where do you find such great USMC helicopter patches? ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted October 29, 2013 Updated Photo from a resent display. S/F John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted October 29, 2013 Here is another. I will add more Photos in the Display section soon of other Photos from this display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 29, 2013 Share #15 Posted October 29, 2013 Here is another. John, Very nice patches! I like how you have such a focused collection. Also, I really like this plaque and jacket. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 29, 2013 Share #16 Posted October 29, 2013 Looks great. That small 362 is really nice. I think I recognize a few in the displays.... So are you enjoying retirement yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted December 14, 2013 Share #17 Posted December 14, 2013 Super nice collection!I almost missed this thread.You have some hard to find ones in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted December 19, 2013 Share #18 Posted December 19, 2013 Great group of Patches! I am envious, but glad some one has a handle on them. Good luck on enhancing the collection, pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 19, 2013 Share #19 Posted December 19, 2013 You have some great stuff there. The jacket group is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted December 23, 2013 Here is a better shot of the HMR (L) 363 Patch from 1958 cruise / Deployment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted December 24, 2013 Share #21 Posted December 24, 2013 That is one sweet patch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly USMC Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted March 23, 2014 Latest addition to the collection is HMR 363. They were involved with the post war / early 50s testing of atomic weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Para Posted March 23, 2014 Share #23 Posted March 23, 2014 http://www.hml167-hmla167.com/legacy/ HML-167 HMLA-167 Marine Corps Air Station New River Gulf War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Para Posted March 23, 2014 Share #24 Posted March 23, 2014 http://makingandunmaking.com/photos_vietnam1969.html Headquarters, HMM-262, Marble Mountain, Vietnam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted March 23, 2014 Share #25 Posted March 23, 2014 Great patches everyone. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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