Helicopter combat support squadrons hc hc 1 pacific fleet angels hc 2 fleet angels hc 4 gallant blades hc 5 arch angels hc 6 chargers hc 7 seadevils. Really enjoyed serving with hc 2 after doing a bit of a stint on the uss zellars dd777 chasing russian subs from the fjords of norway. Night shot of the us navy usn sh3g sea king from the helicopter combat support squadron 1 hc1 fleet angels, nas north island, california, towed on shore after it crash landed in the water. The fleet angels are a fleet replacement squadron providing trained. Hc 2 fleet angelscircuit ridersdesert ducks photo gallery.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The hc 2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk, va. Details about hc 2 fleet angels us navy sikorskyh3 sea king helicopter squadron desert patch. Details about hc2 fleet angels us navy sikorskyh3 sea king helicopter squadron desert patch. Hc2 fleet angels us navy sikorskyh3 sea king helicopter. Helicopter antisubmarine squadrons hs hs1 seahorse hs 2 falcons hs3 tridents hs4 black knights hs5 night dippers hs6 redskins. Helicopter combat support squadrons hc hc1 pacific fleet angels hc2 fleet angels hc4 gallant blades hc5 arch angels hc6 chargers hc7 seadevils. Helicopter sea combat support squadron hsc2 fleet angels.
Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 hsc2 was is an aviation unit of the united states navy. Its 21 detachments performed search and rescue and a wide range of utility services throughout the. The fleet angels of hc 2 flew the uh3h sea king and the executive transport version of the sea king, uh3het. Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 us navy patch 2015. Vietnam era us navy hc2 detachment 62 uss independence nato cruise 1969 fleet angels squadron patch. Please email me if you need to get a picture of the back or need the measurements. In october 1973, the fleet angels moved to jacksonville, fl. New unused original 4 1 2 patch for hc 2 fleet angels.
Helicopter combat support squadron 1 hc1 was a helicopter squadron of the united states navy operating several helicopter types in support of united states pacific fleet ships and other units. Fleet angels helicopter combat support squadron one hc 1, which was the oldest helicopter squadron in the navy, was disestablished 29 april 1994 after 46 years of service to the nation. Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 helseacombatron 2 or hsc2 previously helicopter combat support squadron 2 hc2, also known as the fleet angels previously the circuit riders, is a helicopter squadron of the united states navy based at naval. The hc2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk, va. The squadron was established on 1 april 1948 and disestablished on 29 april 1994.
Hu1 history page hc1 history page wiki helicopter combat support squadron one, detachment two, is a permanently deployed component of helicopter combat support squadron one which was established in 1948 as the navys first operational helicopter squadron. Hc 2 fleet angels navy sikorsky h 3 sea king helicopter. Along with having been redesignated the hsc2, the fleet angels converted from using the h3 sea king to the mh60s knight hawk. Along with having been redesignated the hsc 2, the fleet angels converted from using the h3 sea king to the mh60s knight hawk. As a fleet replacement squadron, hsc2 trains pilots and aircrewmen to fly the mh60s in preparation for a variety of worldwide missions. I designed the patch you see above 1964 when the squadron was changed from hu 2 to hc 2. Helicopter combat support squadron two, hc 2 fleet angels, us navy. First medevac, first blimp rescue, first allweather daynight detachment, first night doppler rescue, and. If searching by ship or squadron number, please include the dash for best results e. The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the fleet angels hc 2.
Both squadrons were given the nickname fleet angels and their full designation was helicopter utility squadron, reflecting the multiple missions that these squadrons were expected to be able to complete. Jul 01, 2003 but in terms of frontline longevity, these machines are barely reaching puberty when compared with the positively geriatric uh3h sea kings of helicopter combat support squadron hc 2, based at naval station norfolk, va. To date, hc 2 had transferred more food, people, and. As a fleet replacement squadron, hsc 2 trains pilots and aircrewmen to fly the mh60s in preparation for a variety of worldwide missions.
Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military. Hc1 helicopter support squadron one, us navy squadron patch, size is 4 12 x 4, embroidered on twill, new and unused condition, made in taiwan in july 1994 these patches were actually made for the squadron and. Hc2 fleet angels helicopter combat support squadron us navy. Equipped with sh3ags drawn from hc6 and hs1, hc2 was stood up in order to unify the combat support elements of these dissimilar atlantic fleet squadrons. I designed the patch you see above 1964 when the squadron was changed from hu2 to hc2. Night shot of the us navy usn sh3g sea king from the helicopter combat support squadron 1 hc 1 fleet angels, nas north island, california, towed on shore after it crash landed in the water november 1991.
Helsuppron two fleet angels military patch patchsuperstore. Hc 2 maintained two continuously deployed h3 detachments overseas, in addition to numerous short detachments in support of commander, second fleet and commander, strike force atlantic. The fleet angels of hc 2 were disestablished on 30 september 1977, falling victim to budget restraints after 30 years of proud service. It was nicknamed pacific fleet angels or just angels. The fleet angels of hc2 were disestablished on 30 september 1977, falling victim to budget restraints after 30 years of proud service. The squadron was established on 1 april 1948 and remained active until disestablished on 30 september 1977. Hc2 maintained two continuously deployed h3 detachments overseas, in addition to numerous short detachments in support of commander. Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 hsc 2 was is an aviation unit of the united states navy. Hu2 patch fleet service fleet angels helicopter patches navy.
To date, hc2 had transferred more food, people, and. Hc2 helicopter combat support squadron helsuppron two patch fleet angels. Us navy hc4 helicopter combat support squadron 4 patch. Over the years, the fleet angels distinguished itself with many firsts. The following is a list of currentformer navy helicopter squadrons, training command squadrons related to helicopter training, and other navy squadrons with assigned helicopters. Hc1 pacific fleet angels helicopter combat support. On july 1, 1960 helicopter utility squadron four hu4 was established at nas lakehurst, new jersey, and tasked with the logistic support of nonaviation ships of the u. Hc1 helicopter combat support squadron helsuppron 1 patch. May67 to oct68, i was the communications guy for the squadron. New unused original 4 patch from hc2 fleet angels det 1 rip 1987 2005. Find people you served with from hc2 fleet angelscircuit riders. The hc2 fleet angels fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk. But in terms of frontline longevity, these machines are barely reaching puberty when compared with the positively geriatric uh3h sea kings of helicopter combat support squadron hc 2, based at naval station norfolk, va. Please look over the patch to make sure it is perfect for you.
Helicopter combat support squadron 2 hc 2, also known as the fleet angels, was a multirole helicopter squadron of the united states navy based at naval air station jacksonville. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Helicopter squadron helicopter light attack hal helicopter combat support hc helicopter combat support special hcs helicopter mine countermeasures. Helicopter antisubmarine squadrons hs hs1 seahorse hs2 falcons hs3 tridents hs4 black knights hs5 night dippers hs6 redskins. Hc1 pacific fleet angels helicopter combat support squadron. A pioneer helicopter squadron, helicopter combat support squadron one hc1, the fleet angels, pushed the threshold of naval helicopter operations during its long history. I served in hu2hc2 from jan 1964 until july 1965 as an ae1. Initially nicknamed the circuit raiders, the unit quickly chose to continue the traditions of. I served in hu 2 hc 2 from jan 1964 until july 1965 as an ae1. Navy helicopter squadron ha, hc, hm, ht and hu insignia. This is the det patch from the jtfex strong resolve 2002. Us navy grumman tf9j cougar vt26 142965 photo, hc997. Great deals from patchspain in nametags ebay stores. Navy hc1 pacific fleet angels navy veteran locator.
Vx3 established redesignated to hu2 hu2 redesignated to hc2 hc2 disestablished hc2 reestablished redesignated to hsc2. The hc2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as. Helicopter combat support squadron 2 united states. I handled all the traffic between hc 2 headquarters and the uss forrestal when the big fire happened. Hc1 rescue detachment two, older det2 patch, asian made.
These two transitions were performed smoothly and efficiently due to the fleet angels dedication to excellence. Helicopter gunship attack squadron hal hal3 seawolves. Dubbed the fleet angels, hc2 operates uh3hs and 3 vh3as expresidential support helicopters which are between 35 and. Find people you served with from hc 1 pacific fleet angels. Commissioned in july 1965, disestablished on 30 september 1977 when the unit fell victim to budget cuts. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Hc1 pacific fleet angels sh3 model squadron nostalgia llc. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The second hc 2 was established on 1 april 1987 at nas norfolk. Some have writing on the back and others have a small amount of glue from sample books. Navy hc2 fleet angelscircuit riders navy veteran locator. Us navy hc squadrons photo gallery by paul newman at. Fleet angels, tail code hu 01 apr 1948 as hu 2 01 jul 1965 redesignated hc 2 1977 disestablished 1987 reactivated.
New unused original 4 patch from hc 2 fleet angels det 1 rip 1987 2005. The fleet angels of hc2 flew the uh3h sea king and the executive transport version of the sea king, uh3het. Hc2 fleet angels det 1 rip 2005 us navy sikorsky helicopter. Us navy helicopter combat support squadron 2 helsuppron 2. Seventeen years later in july 1965, hu 2 was redesignated helicopter combat support squadron two hc 2. Helsuppron one, fleet angels, tail code up, were the us navy first operational helicopter squadron. Hc2 squadron patches naval helicopter association historical. The second hc2 was established on 1 april 1987 at nas norfolk. New unused original 4 1 2 patch for hc 2 fleet angels helsuppron two desert tan.
Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 helseacombatron 2 or hsc2 also known as the. Dubbed the fleet angels, hc 2 operates uh3hs and 3 vh3as expresidential support helicopters which are between 35 and. Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 united states navy. Seventeen years later in july 1965, hu2 was redesignated helicopter combat support squadron two hc2. Hc 1 helicopter support squadron one, us navy squadron patch, size is 4 1 2 x 4, embroidered on twill, new and unused condition, made in taiwan in july 1994 these patches were actually made for the squadron and came from a stock maintained for them. Helicopter combat support squadron two, hc2 fleet angels, us navy. Helsuppron two fleet angels military patch previous all photos. A valuable addition to your collection of military memorabilia items. Selected for ocs under the seaman to admiral and ordered to ocs in newport, r.
In july 1965, hu 2 was redesignated helicopter combat support squadron 2 hc 2. Initially nicknamed the circuit raiders, the unit quickly chose to continue the traditions of the first hc 2 by adopting the name fleet angels. Usn hc2 helicopter combat support squadron fleet angels. Find people you served with from hc1 pacific fleet angels. Hsc2 fleet angels helicopter sea combat squadron two. Fleet angels helicopter combat support squadron one hc1, which was the oldest helicopter squadron in the navy, was disestablished 29 april 1994 after 46 years of service to the nation. New unused original 4 12 patch for hc2 fleet angels helsuppron two desert tan.
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