HMM-363 "Lucky Red Lions" was a Marine medium helicopter squadron that operated the CH-46 Sea Knight from bases on both coasts
The Silver Eagles — soaring through Marine fighter attack history
These men crawled through thick jungle and brutal ambushes
The squadron's Marines specialized in the unique challenges of operating Marine aviation from austere environments — from jungle airstrips to desert expeditionary airfields
Officially Licensed US Navy VA-196 Main Battery Squadron Patch — Attack Squadron 196 Main Battery Embroidered Patch
Official VMM-265 Dragon Flightline Patch FTFS Patch matcs-28 HMM-363 "Lucky Red Lions" wasVMM 265 Dragons Flightline Patch Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM 265), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (VMM 265), the "Dragons," traces its distinguished combat lineage to 30 September 1962, when Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM 265) was activated at Marine Corps Air Facility New River, North Carolina as part of Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Shortly after commissioning, the