Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons
Heavy helicopter squadrons were first formed in 1966 when the Marine Corps began
flying the heavy lift CH-53 Sea Stallion during the Vietnam War. Their primary
role is moving cargo and equipment with the secondary role of transferring
troops ashore in an amphibious assault. Most of the squadrons have transitioned
to the larger and more powerful CH-53E Super Stallion; however, three squadrons
of the original Sea Stallions still remain. The CH-53Es are the most powerful
helicopter in the U.S. military inventory today.
CH-53D Sea Stallion
CH-53E Super StallionSquadron Name Insignia Nickname Date Commissioned
HMH-361 Flying Tigers February 25, 1952
HMH-362 Ugly Angels April 30, 1952
HMH-363 Red Lions June 2, 1952
HMH-461 Iron Horse March 15, 1944
HMH-462 Heavy Haulers April 15, 1944
HMH-463 Pegasus July 20, 1944
HMH-464 Condors April 5, 1944
HMH-465 Warhorse December 1, 1981
HMH-466 Wolfpack November 30, 1984
HMH-769 Titan April 15, 1958
HMH-772 Hustler April 15, 1958
