The fleet angels are a fleet replacement squadron providing trained. In 1972, hc2s uh2s were supplanted by 20 sh3g sea kings. Navy hc2 fleet angelscircuit riders navy veteran locator. Since its recommisioning, hc 2 has participated in numerous fleet exercises building an impressive reputation of mission accomplishment and safety.
The other cvw8 aircraft seen in the film include the vought f8u2n crusaders of vf103 sluggers, the douglas a4d2n skyhawks of va83 rampagers and a4d 2 skyhawks of va81 crusaders, the douglas ad6 skyraiders of va85 black falcons, the a3d 2 skywarriors of vah5 savage sons, the vought f8u1p photo crusaders of vfp62 fighting photos detachment, the grumman. Helicopter sea combat support squadron hsc2 fleet angels. 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. Details about us navy patch hc2 fleet angels detachment 4 new york 2000. Hc2 fleet angels us navy sikorskyh3 sea king helicopter. To date, hc 2 had transferred more food, people, and.
Hc 2 fleet angels circuit riders history us navy helicopter squadron pat hc 3 packrats patch us navy helicopter support squadron vietnam war patc orig late 60s us made hc 4 us navy squadron patch. You need to be a member of hc2 fleet angels to add comments. Hc2 det 67 fleet angels when theyre in our palm, theyre safe and calm. Disestablished september 30, 1977 hs 2 date for this patch is firm as i have the mate which was the 195859 cruise on uss yorktowncvs10. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 hsc2 was is an aviation unit of the united states navy.
New unused original 4 patch hc2 fleet angels vh3d executive transport. Living up to its fleet angels nickname, hc2 boasted an outstanding search and rescue record, completing 2,318 rescues between 1 april 1948 and its disestablishment on 30 september 1977 when the unit fell victim to budget cuts. Hsc2 fleet angels helicopter sea combat squadron two. Each piece is carefully crafted from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece youll treasure. Helicopter combat support squadron two, hc2 fleet angels, us navy. New unused original 4 patch from hs2 fleet angels desert duck airlines. Hc2 fleet angels helicopter combat support squadron us navy. Seventeen years later in july 1965, hu2 was redesignated helicopter combat support squadron two hc2. Hu1 established hu1 designated to hc1 hc1 disestablished. Antisubmarine fighter squadrons vfs vfs1 war eagles vfs3 chessmen. Living up to its fleet angels nickname, hc 2 boasted an outstanding search and rescue record, completing 2,318 rescues between 1 april 1948 and its disestablishment on 30 september 1977 when the unit fell victim to budget cuts. To date, hc2 had transferred more food, people, and. When mcdonnell produced the film the phantom joins the fleet during 1962 their f4h1 later f4b phantom ii was a new product.
Helicopter sea combat squadron 2 helseacombatron 2 or hsc2 also known as the. Fleet angels, tail code hu 01 apr 1948 as hu2 01 jul 1965 redesignated hc2 1977 disestablished 1987 reactivated 2006 helicopter sea combat support squadron two hsc2. Navy helicopter squadron ha, hc, hm, ht and hu insignia. Featuring fighter squadron seven four vf74 bedevilers flying from the nearlynew aircraft carrier uss forrestal cva59 along with the rest of carrier air wing eight cvw8, the film takes a look back at what air ops aboard aircraft carriers looked like. The fleet angels are a fleet replacement squadron providing trained mh60s crew to. Hc 6s atlantic fleet vip det flying the vh3a sea king, hm12s vertical onboard delivery vod det flying the ch53e super stallion, and hs1s sea det flying the sh3g sea king in support of the commander u. This is how the bedevilers of vf74 became first in phantoms. Some have writing on the back and others have a small amount of glue from sample books. Please email me if you need to get a picture of the back or need the measurements. These two transitions were performed smoothly and efficiently due to the fleet angels dedication to excellence. Find people you served with from hc2 fleet angelscircuit riders. Please look over the patch to make sure it is perfect for you. Us navy patch hc2 fleet angels detachment 4 new york. 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.
Ted elkins, assigned to the fleet angels of helicopter combat support squadron two hc2. Along with having been redesignated the hsc 2, the fleet angels converted from using the h3 sea king to the mh60s knight hawk. The fleet angels of hc2 were disestablished on 30 september 1977, falling victim to budget restraints after 30 years of proud service. Set of 4 hs17 neptunes raiders us navy h3 sea king squadron name tag patch. Us navy hc4 helicopter combat support squadron 4 patch.
Details about hc 2 fleet angels det 2 desert duck us navy h3 helicopter squadron patch. Helicopter combat support squadrons hc hc 1 pacific fleet angels hc 2 fleet angels hc 4 gallant. Hc2 maintained two continuously deployed h3 detachments overseas, in addition to numerous short detachments in support of commander. Usn hc2 helicopter combat support squadron fleet angels. Hu1 established hu1 designated to hc 1 hc 1 disestablished. Hc2 fleet angels det 2 desert duck us navy h3 helicopter. New unused original 4 patch hc 2 fleet angels vh3d executive transport. The hc2 fleet angels fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk. 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 station norfolk operating the sikorsky mh60s seahawk. First medevac, first blimp rescue, first allweather daynight detachment, first night doppler rescue, and.
Dec 18, 2015 helicopter combat support squadron two hc 2 fleet angels uss john f. Strength air squadron type air units rotary wing existingdisbanded redesignated year 1948 1977 description. New unused original 4 1 2 patch for hc 2 fleet angels helsuppron two desert tan. New unused original 4 12 patch for hc2 fleet angels helsuppron two desert tan. Hc2 squadron patches naval helicopter association historical. Dubbed the fleet angels, hc2 operates uh3hs and 3 vh3as expresidential support helicopters which are between 35 and.
Helsuppron one, fleet angels, tail code up, were the us navy first operational helicopter squadron. Fleet composite squadrons vc vc1 unique antiques vc 2 blue falcons vc3 iron men vc5 checkertails vc6 skeeters vc8 redtails vc10 crusaders vc12 omars vc saints. Hc2 fleet angels circuit riders history us navy helicopter squadron pat hc3 packrats patch us navy helicopter support squadron vietnam war patc orig late 60s us made hc4. Hc2 helicopter combat support squadron helsuppron two patch fleet angels. Hc 2 squadron patches history of hc 2 fleet angels.
Hc2 fleet angels us navy h3 sea king helicopter squadron. Us navy hc squadrons photo gallery by paul newman at. Hc 3 pack rats click hsc3 to view lineage history 01sep1967 31oct2005 hc 4 black stallions click hsl30 to view lineage history hc 4 established. The hc 2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk, va. The second hc2 was established on 1 april 1987 at nas norfolk. Hc3 pack rats click hsc3 to view lineage history 01sep1967 31oct2005 hc4 black stallions click hsl30 to view lineage history hc4 established. 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.
Helicopter combat support squadron two us navy hc2. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the. New unused 4 patch for hc2 fleet angels helsuppron two. The hc2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as well as the ch53e out of nas norfolk, va. Hc2 fleet angels det 2 desert duck us navy h3 helicopter squadron patch.
In order to continue the proud tradition and history of the oldest helicopter squadron in the navy, they reconnected with their roots and reclaimed the name fleet angels. Hc 2 fleet angelscircuit ridersdesert ducks photo gallery. As a fleet replacement squadron, hsc2 trains pilots and aircrewmen to fly the mh60s in preparation for a variety of worldwide missions. The fleet angels of hc2 flew the uh3h sea king and the executive transport version of the sea king, uh3het. Fleet angels, tail code hu 01 apr 1948 as hu2 01 jul 1965 redesignated hc2 1977 disestablished 1987 reactivated 2006 helicopter sea combat support squadron two. Great deals from patchspain in nametags ebay stores. Hsc 2 fleet angels helicopter sea combat squadron two. Hc2 fleet angels executive transport us navy h3 sea king squadron patch. Kennedy cv67 1973 med cruise 5 ace novelty custom bullion patch. The fleet angels of hc 2 were disestablished on 30 september 1977, falling victim to budget restraints after 30 years of proud service.
Fly with the fleet angels of hsc2 in this h3 model. Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military. As a fleet replacement squadron, hsc 2 trains pilots and aircrewmen to fly the mh60s in preparation for a variety of worldwide missions. The squadron was established on 1 april 1948 and remained active until disestablished on 30 september 1977. Us navy helicopter combat support squadron hc2 the fleet angels patch. Along with having been redesignated the hsc2, the fleet angels converted from using the h3 sea king to the mh60s knight hawk. A valuable addition to your collection of military memorabilia items. This is the det patch from the jtfex strong resolve 2002. Over the years, the fleet angels distinguished itself with many firsts. Hc2 fleet angels click hsc2 to view lineage history 01jul1965 24aug2005. Helicopter combat support squadron 2 hc2, also known as the fleet angels, was a multirole helicopter squadron of the united states navy based at naval. In october 1973, the fleet angels moved to jacksonville, fl. The hc2 circuit riders fly the h3 and its variants as. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Along with its new name, the fleet angels transitioned from flying the h3 sea king to the mh60s knighthawk, and the squadron was redesignated as the east coast fleet replacement squadron for the mh60s. Helicopter combat support squadrons hc hc1 pacific fleet angels hc2 fleet angels hc4 gallant. 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. Hc2 fleet angels us navy sikorskyh3 sea king helicopter squadron desert patch.
Navy helicopter sea combat squadron 2 hsc2 fleet angels. The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the fleet angels hc 2. Hsc2 fleet angels helicopter sea combat squadron us navy. Fleet angels, tail code hu 01 apr 1948 as hu 2 01 jul 1965 redesignated hc 2 1977 disestablished 1987 reactivated 2006 helicopter sea combat support squadron two hsc 2. Hc 2 fleet angels click hsc 2 to view lineage history 01jul1965 24aug2005. Hsc 2 was established as the second squadron designated helicopter combat support squadron two hc 2 on 1 april 1987 from components of several helicopter squadrons, specifically. The second hc 2 was established on 1 april 1987 at nas norfolk. Hc1 helicopter combat support squadron helsuppron 1 patch. Us navy helicopter combat support squadron 2 helsuppron 2. Disestablished september 30, 1977 hs2 date for this patch is firm as i have the mate which was the 195859 cruise on uss yorktowncvs10. New unused original 4 patch from hs 2 fleet angels.
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