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Folks, we have a great pictorial reference ongoing for the WW2 USMC patches - shame not to document the Korean War...

 

USMC MTACS-2-M.A.S.R.T. SQUADRON PATCH FROM 1950. Sold on Ebay 5.28.10 for $402.

 

Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 2 participated in action during the Korean War at the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, Battle of Inchon, Battle of Chosin Reservoir, the East Central Front, and the Western Front.

 

Upon arrival at Kobe, Japan on August 1, 1950 the air support section of the squadron sailed for Pusan to control close air support missions for the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. Three days later, on 4 August, the Air Support Section entered Korea, and assumed control of all close air support aircraft for the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade engaged on the Pusan perimeter. The air defense section remained in Japan; it set up operations at Itami Air Force Base, Honshu, Japan to be co-located with VMF(N)-513. For the Inchon invasion, both sections of MTACS-2 departed their respective locations and headed for the new front. On 17 September, the squadron disembarked at Inchon. The air support section aided the 1st Marine Division by enabling close air support throughout the battle. The air defense section provided air defense surveillance against possible enemy air intrusion. When the 1st Marine Division sailed for Wonsan, both the Air Support and defense sections of MTACS-2 sailed with them. Upon arrival at Wonsan, the Air Support section debarked on October 26, 1950, establishing the TADC on Wonsan Airfield, The Air Defense section moved to nearby Hamhung and was joined by the TADC on 6 November 1950. The Air Support section was with the 1st Marine Division from November 27 - December 10, 1950 during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. They controlled the flow of aircraft in support of the division and also manned a portion of the western perimeter at Hagaru-ri where the Division Headquarters was located.

 

After the successful breakout of the Chosin Reservoir, the Air Support section was transported to Masan, on the southern coast of Korea. The Air Defense section remained aboard ship and sailed for Pusan, Korea and set up the TACC for operation at K-1 Airfield. In August 1951, the Marine Air Support Radar Team 1 arrived from CONUS and was attached to MTACS-2. In March 1952, the Air Support section moved with the 1st Marine Division to the western front near Panmunjum. The Air Defense section continued to operate the TACC of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing from its location at K-3 Airfield. The Squadron remained in Korea for the rest of the war until the Truce was signed in July 1953. During the period July 1953 to July 1956, Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron 2 participated in the defense of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Approximately 6 months after the signing of the Korean armistice, on 15 February 1954, Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron

2 was re-designated as Marine Air Support Squadron 2 (MASS-2).

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USMC AIRCRAFT REPAIR SQDN 17. Sold on Ebay 6.3.10 for $228. The unit was based in Itami, Japan during the war and supported aircraft in Korea.

 

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Korean War USMC Fighter Bomber Patch DEVIL CATS. Sold on ebay 5.28.10 for $152.

 

VMF-212, nicknamed the Heavy Haulers at the time, was one of the first squadrons sent to Far East at the outbreak of the war. They remained in Japan until Marines were able to capture Kimpo Airfield after the Battle of Inchon. The squadron finally touched down in Korea on September 18, 1950 and were flying their first strikes by the 20th of September. The squadron was later moved to Yonpo Airfield in North Korea as the United Nations' forces continued their advance in the early winter of 1950. After the Chinese counterattack in late November 1950, VMF-212 aircraft flew almost continuous close air support missions supporting the 1st Marine Division as they fought they way out of encirclement during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. After the fighting at Chosin, the squadron was ordered to operate from the USS Bataan (CVL-29) where they remained until March 5, 1951.

 

VMA-212 moved to being land based, first just south of Wonson Harbor, where it was too close to enemy fire for landings and take offs. It then moved to K-6 at Pyongteak as a part of MAG-12, which also included VMA-323 flying F4U Corsairs and VMA-121 flying AD Skyraiders. VMA-212's F4U Corsairs were replaced by upgraded AU-1 Corsairs in 1952. The AU-1 Corsair had armor plate around the cockpit and the oil coolers that were moved up to behind the engine. The squadron dropped more ordinance during the Korean War than any other Marine Corps squadron. The AU-1 Corsair had an additional center bomb rack which carried a 2000 lb. bomb until the rough Marston Matting, which was laid over the old pock marked Japanese landing strip at K-6, caused the center bomb rack to break off. The AU-1 Corsair could carry a 2000 lb bomb on its center rack, two 1000 lb. bombs on the wing root bomb racks and 100 or 260 lb. bombs on its wing racks. It struggled up to enemy territory at approximately 140 knots. After releasing its bombs the AU-l again became a fast fighter in close support of the front lines and a fighter capable of up to 600 knots in a dive. Colonel Robert Galer, a Marine Corps Ace from World War II, was the Commanding Officer of MAG-12 in 1952, when he was shot down behind enemy lines and protected by VMA-212 pilots until rescued by a Marine Corps helicopter. VMA-212 remained in Korea until the end of the war in July 1953. From April 1951 to May 1953 VMA-212 lost ten pilots

 

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Japanese made Headquarters Squadron, Marine Air Wing One patch. Sold on ebay (rarepatchman) 7.8.10 for $200.

 

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USMC KOREAN WAR VMA-121 SQDN PATCH-HAND EMBROIDERED SOLD ON EBAY 10.6.10 FOR $237

 

This patch is one of those made by the Hashimoto's insignia shop located in Osaka, Japan. Each patch, from a service command to the most exotic Airborne, is a work of art done with embroidery. More details about the Hashimoto patch collection are availabe from The American Society of Military Insignia Collection Quarterly publication, The Trading Post (January-March 2008)

 

In mid 1951, VMA-121 received orders to activate its reserve members and departed Glenview, Illinois for Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. After completion of training in the Skyraider, the Squadron was transported aboard the carrier USS Sikko Bay to Yokosuka, Japan to begin final preparations for a combat deployment to the Republic of Korea. In June 1953 they also set a then Marine record for a single day's ordnance delivery when 16 AD-2 Skyraiders dropped 156 tons of bombs during the attack on the Sui-ho Dam.

 

VMA-121 deployed to K-6 Airfield at Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea on October 19, 1951 and conducted their first strike on October 27. Their mission was to conduct strike missions in support of infantry operations. The squadron dropped more bomb tonnage during the Korean War than any other Navy or Marine Corps squadron, devastating enemy airfields, supply dumps, bridges, and railroad yards.

 

During the Korean War the Squadron insignia depicted Al Capp's "WolfGirl" from the comic strip L'il Abner. The "Wolf Raiders" of VMA-121 remained in South Korea for several years after the cease-fire in 1953. Returning to MCAS El Toro in 1957, the squadron assumed its role in the Unit Deployment Program with scheduled rotations to Japan and traded in its AD Skyraider aircraft and joined the jet age with the F9F-8B. The Cougar equipped with the LABS system for loft bombing, was the first aircraft flown by the squadron capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

 

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ORIGINAL KOREAN WAR USMC VMF-312 SQDN PATCH SOLD ON EBAY 10.6.10 FOR $204.

 

This patch is one of those made by the Hashimoto's insignia shop located in Osaka, Japan. Each patch, from a service command to the most exotic Airborne, is a work of art done with embroidery. More details about the Hashimoto patch collection are availabe from The American Society of Military Insignia Collection Quarterly publication, The Trading Post (January-March 2008)

 

The squadron transferred to Marine Aircraft Group 12, MCAS El Toro in July 1950 and was alerted for deployment and service in the Korean Conflict. The first VMF-312 aircraft flew in Korea on September 19, 1950. Flying out of Wonson Air Base, the Checkerboards flew missions in support of the 1st Marine Division during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Redeployed in March 1951 aboard the light carrier USS Bataan (CVL-29), the Checkerboards were assigned escort and blockade missions. Leaving the ship in June 1951, the squadron amassed 4,945 accident-free hours of carrier operations while logging 1,920 carrier landings. After a short period of ground based close air support operations, the squadron returned to sea, first with Bairoko, then with Bataan, and later with Sicily.

 

While aboard Bataan, the Checkerboards became the first piston engine squadron to shoot down a jet aircraft, when Captain Jesse Folmar shot down a MiG-15 jet fighter with 20 mm cannon fire. On June 8, 1953, the Checkerboards were relieved by VMF-332, and returned to the United States in anticipation of transitioning to F9F Panthers at Marine Corps Air Station Miami, Florida.

 

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Korean era Marine Fighter Squadron VMA-121 USMC patch. Sold on ebay 10.4.10 for $350

 

In mid 1951, VMA-121 received orders to activate its reserve members and departed Glenview, Illinois for Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. After completion of training in the Skyraider, the Squadron was transported aboard the carrier USS Sikko Bay to Yokosuka, Japan to begin final preparations for a combat deployment to the Republic of Korea. In June 1953 they also set a then Marine record for a single day's ordnance delivery when 16 AD-2 Skyraiders dropped 156 tons of bombs during the attack on the Sui-ho Dam.

 

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VMA-121 deployed to K-6 Airfield at Pyongtaek, Republic of Korea on October 19, 1951 and conducted their first strike on October 27. Their mission was to conduct strike missions in support of infantry operations. The squadron dropped more bomb tonnage during the Korean War than any other Navy or Marine Corps squadron, devastating enemy airfields, supply dumps, bridges, and railroad yards.

 

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During the Korean War the Squadron insignia depicted Al Capp's "WolfGirl" from the comic strip L'il Abner. The "Wolf Raiders" of VMA-121 remained in South Korea for several years after the cease-fire in 1953. Returning to MCAS El Toro in 1957, the squadron assumed its role in the Unit Deployment Program with scheduled rotations to Japan and traded in its AD Skyraider aircraft and joined the jet age with the F9F-8B. The Cougar equipped with the LABS system for loft bombing, was the first aircraft flown by the squadron capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

 

Of note, the Navy Cross was awared to Lt Parks of VMA 121, his sitation:

 

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Donald Lawrence Parks (0-51848), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Pilot of a Fighter-Bomber Aircraft in Marine Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (VMA-121) in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 6 May 1952. When his plane was hit by heavy enemy anti-aircraft, causing the aircraft to lose its power and catch fire while he was participating in a combat air patrol covering a friendly pilot downed in hostile territory close to friendly lines, Second Lieutenant Parks, cognizant of the dangers of the full ordnance load he carried, bravely maneuvered the burning plane clear of the position occupied by the downed airman and jettisoned his wing bombs unarmed. Keenly award of the proximity of friendly lines, he unhesitatingly elected to remain in the blazing aircraft rather than jettison his napalm bombs in the area and, maintaining superb control of the plane, courageously effected a crash landing without inflicting casualties upon the friendly troops. Upon impact with the ground, the napalm bombs burst into a sheet of flames, causing the plane to explode and burn. By his indomitable courage, outstanding airmanship and selfless efforts on behalf of others in the face of almost certain death, Second Lieutenant Parks served to inspire all who observed him. His exceptional bravery and valiant self-command reflect the highest credit upon himself and enhance the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Authority: Board Serial 002 (May 26, 1953)

Born: May 24, 1929 at Henning, Minnesota

Home Town: Grand Rapids, New York

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Korean war era VMF-224 USMC Marine Fighter Squadron Patch. Sold on ebay 10.10.10 for $300

 

At the outbreak of the Korean War, VMF-224 remained at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where it experimented with ordinance and provided combat replacement pilot training. In September 1951 Marine Fighting Squadron 224 embarked on board the United States Ship Franklin D. Roosevelt for a five month Mediterranean cruise. Back at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Feb 1952 - 224 began converting from F2H-2 to F9F-5 Panther. VMF-224 became a defacto training squadron with a constant new pilot influx as the more experienced pilots were transferred to combat units in Korea.

In September 1953 - 224 arrived at the Naval Air Station, Atsugi, Japan. The mission was to prepare strikes in support of the Fleet Marine Force and other ground units in the event of a Korean Armistice breakdown. VMF-224 also prepared to support future amphibious operations involving the seizure and defense of advanced bases, and to assist in the air defense of Japan. in November 1954 the squadron sailed from Yokosuka, Japan for Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California.

 

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One of my better flea market pickups from last year:

 

Marine Photo Reconnaissance Squadron One (VMJ-1). The 3 came with a luggage tag, which dated the patches (1953) and provided the name and unit of the Marine.

 

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One of my better flea market pickups from last year:

 

Marine Photo Reconnaissance Squadron One (VMJ-1). The 3 came with a luggage tag, which dated the patches (1953) and provided the name and unit of the Marine.

 

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Incredibly RARE! :w00t:

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Nice stuff,love to see Korean war era patches,I wince every time I see the glue and stuff on the backs of patches,I have some in my collection too,

I would love to find out how to get that stuff off without damaging the item.The nice thing though,they usually are pristine in the front,as they were glued into a scrapbook

for all those years.

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USMC MAMS-33 SQUADRON PATCH Used By the Unit 1951-1953 While In Korea. Sold on ebay 11.25.10 for $149. "Marine Aircraft Squadron" MAMS provided and operated a class "C" maintenance facility and performed repairs to aircraft of the Group which was beyond the capabilities or supported Squadrons during the Korean War and for a period following the War in Miami (MAG-32), Kanohoe (MAG-13), El Toro (MAG-15 and MAG-33) and Santa Ana (MAG-36).

 

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Beautiful patch,I bid on that baby but someone wanted it more than me(as is often the case :D ),so I'll have to be content with the pic.Great eBay seller too,I might add,they were selling some silk Airborne patches at about the same time that were nothing short of astounding!Here is a pic of a Helo that served with the unit:

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Beautiful patch,I bid on that baby but someone wanted it more than me(as is often the case :D ),so I'll have to be content with the pic.Great eBay seller too,I might add,they were selling some silk Airborne patches at about the same time that were nothing short of astounding!Here is a pic of a Helo that served with the unit:

Here is another from that seller, a VMA-333 patch of the 52-56 era. Reactivated on May 8, 1952, as Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 333 at Miami, Fla., the Shamrocks operated the F6F-5 Hellcat and later the F4U, and acquired AD-5/6 Skyraiders in 1954. Redesignated as Marine Fighter Squadron (VMF) 333 in January 1957.

 

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Very nice 333 patch there! :bravo: Love that tiger with the missile in his mouth! :packin heat: I think I have only one patch in my collection that was a unit that at one time used Skyraiders.(And the patch was in use when they flew them) I want to acquire more,but they are tough to come by.

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VNC-1 USMC Korean War Squadron Patch. Sold on ebay Nov 28, 2010 for $150.

 

VMC-1 was commissioned at K-3 Pohang, Republic of Korea on 15 September 1952 about 15 months after an ECM Section under 1st MAW’s HEDRON-1 was formed and later moved to MACG-2. VMC-1 would be the first USMC squadron in combat with a composite mission included both Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM), although the focus was the new warfare area of ECM. VMC-1 remained under MACG-2, and was assigned a Navy unit designation of TU 91.10.4. The first CO was Lt. Col. Lawrence F. Fox, who had tours in WW II with an infantry unit and as CO of VMB-612. Of note, he had recently served as Electronics Officer on the staff of the Director of Aviation, HQMC. At stand up the squadron consisted of 17 officers and 46 enlisted, most of whom were already in place at MACG-2. The commissioning order was presented to Lt. Col. Fox by BGen Kriser 1st MAW AWC at a formation depicted in the featured photo. Oddly at stand up, the squadron had only one aircraft assigned, a two seat AD-2Q modified with an AN/APA-17 direction finder.

 

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The first combat mission for VMC-1 was on 18 September with Major Bagnall and TSgt. Flashner as the crew for the AD-2Q. It was passive Elint or reconnaissance mission but no signals of interest in the targeted “L” band were reported. The next two missions would not occur until 2 October due to aircraft availability problems. Later in October, escort missions were flown in F7F aircraft from HEDRON-1 by VMC-1 crews. As of 31 October, the squadron had 7 aircraft, 14 Naval Aviators, and a total of 82 enlisted. By November, the squadron was flying an average of one ECM combat mission and two training missions per day and provided their own AD escorts. The squadron’s ECM school was progressing with each new ECMO receiving 32 hours of night school and 5 flight hours. Although all of the combat missions were passive ELINT or reconnaissance to detect, classify and locate enemy radars, a few chaff drop training missions were conducted against a friendly radar. The MX-900 chaff dispenser proved unreliable and chaff was not used against North Korean radars nor were jammers employed. The passive ECM missions were flown on prescribed tracks up the East and West coasts of North Korea and along the DMZ at an altitude of 10,000 feet between two visually located points. Occasionally, an overland flight in and around Pyongyang were flown. The ADs carried a 150 gallon centerline drop tank which gave them well over 4 1/2 hours endurance. Over time the number of active radars intercepted dropped off as the aircraft crossed the DMZ as the North Koreans recognized their routine tracks. This changed rapidly if a pilot made an unauthorized staffing pass as the gun laying radars were quick to react. No aircraft were lost but on several missions up near the border on the Yalu river Migs chased them back South.

 

The squadron was rarely tasked to conduct AEW missions although they had the AD-4W guppy variants assigned with the APS-20 radar, and maintained aircrew proficiency through training missions. However, in late April, 1953 the squadron was tasked to help stop nuisance night attacks by slow flying PO-2 biplanes dropping mortars or small bombs on Kimpo airfield, the USAF F-86 base. A detachment of two AD-4Ns equipped with an APS-31 air search radar was sent to Kimpo and began nightly patrols. The missions were difficult as they had to fly at low altitude close to stalling speed with the gear down! To make matters worse they were often shot at by friendly AAA. However, the crew of Major George Linnemeier and CWO Vern Kramer a former RIO was credited with a kill and another crew got a possible.

 

By the end of the war in July, 1953 the squadron would have 11 AD Skyraiders assigned, 6 modified for ECM including AD-2Qs, AD-3Ns, and AD-4N/NLs, four AD-4Ws and one straight attack aircraft. Personnel strength had reached 29 officers and 167 enlisted.

 

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After the Korean War ended the squadron remained there for two more years conducting electronic reconnaissance missions along the DMZ. In June, 1955 the squadron moved to MCAS Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, dropping all of the assigned aircraft in Japan. Upon arrival in Hawaii, VMC-1 picked up AD-5Ns, an upgraded two-place Skyraider for the ECM mission and the AD-5W Guppy radar version. The squadron settled in to routine training operations which included participation in many exercises. A long distance training flight to Midway Island, some 1100 nautical miles was reported. The squadron lost 3 aircraft during its tour in Hawaii with 4 crewmembers perishing. In July,1958 the squadron was ordered to the mainland and stationed at MCAS El Toro in Southern California. Its sister squadrons VMC-2 and 3 had become composite reconnaissance squadrons in December, 1955 and VMC-1 made that transition on 31 July, 1958, merging with VMJ-1 to become VMCJ-3.

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Great patches. Did anyone see the Usmc flight jacket group on the wehrmacht forum(Korean war section).It has a HMX-1 heliopter patch.I would think it's one of the early ones. Mark

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Great patches. Did anyone see the Usmc flight jacket group on the wehrmacht forum(Korean war section).It has a HMX-1 heliopter patch.I would think it's one of the early ones. Mark

:thumbsup: Motto "Cranes from the Sky"

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The squadron was activated on January 15, 1951 at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California, as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 161 (HMR-161) Air Fleet Marine Force Pacific, the squadron moved a month later to Marine Corps Air Facility, Santa Ana, California to train on their new helicopter, the Sikorsky HRS-1. Except for the commanding officer, LtCol George Herring, most pilots in the squadron had flown fighters during World War II. In August 1951 the squadron deployed to Korea and attached to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, where it operated in the central and the western fronts.

 

After becoming the first helicopter squadron to deploy troops into combat, HMR-161 successfully flew from the USS Sicily (CVE-118) to test new concept of combining vertical envelopment with amphibious assault during Operation "Marlex-5" off the coast of Inchon on September 1, 1952. While not the first ever ship to shore helicopter flight with Marines aboard, that having been done by HMR-162 during Operation Lex Baker off the coast of Southern California in February, 1952, it was the first on foreign shores. During the course of the Korean War, HMR-161 flew 16,538 hours during 18,607 sorties eventually accounting for over 60,000 troop movements and moving 7.5 million pounds of cargo. The Greyhawks then participated in the defense of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from July 1953 to March 1955. The Squadron then relocated that month to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and attached to Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG 13).

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