HMH-464 Condors Patch – Sew on Fly with the HMH-464 Condors in this beautifully embroidered patch. You'll love the detail and memories of HMH-464 it brings back. Looks great on a flight, jacket or bag! 4.5 inch patch Embroidered US Veteran Owned Business Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 was activated at MCAS, New River on 1 Mar 1981 as the first CH-53E squadron to standup. Full fleet support commenced in 1983 with the first CH-53E detachment joining HMM-162 in support of the Sixth Fleet. During 1984, the Condors intensified tactical training with emphasis on terrain flight, night vision goggles, aerial refueling, and heavy external lift. The 10,000 mishap-free flight hour mark was attained in Sept 1984. Following CAX 6/7, HMH-464 attained another first by flying non-stop from MCAS Yuma, Arizona to MCAS New River, North Carolina, utilizing aerial refueling to cover a distance of 1870 miles. During Jan and Feb 1987, the Squadron demonstrated the unique support capability of the CH-53E by establishing Forward Area Refueling Points (FARPs) on austere island sites unsuitable for KC-130 operations. The Condors aerial refueled and ground refueled AH-1 helicopters from HMLA-269 enroute to and from Puerto Rico. In November 1987 the Condors deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, conducting external lift operations and providing FARP support. The squadron was proud to be honored by the Marine Corps Aviation Association as the recipient of the Commandant's Aviation Efficiency Trophy for 1987. During 1989, HMH-464 participated in ALPINE WARRIOR at Volk Field, WI. The Squadron validated the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) concept by deploying six CH-53E's via C-5 aircraft to Bardufoss, Norway. Upon reassembly the Condors participated in Exercise COLD WINTER throughout northern Norway, surpassing the 10,000 accident free hour mark while externally lifting M198s and other FMF equipment in support of the 4th MEB. In Jan 1990, HMH-464 supported two Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) detachments while the remainder of the Squadron deployed to Volk Field for Exercise ALPINE WARRIOR. When Iraq invaded Kuwait, HMH-464 stood ready, providing eight CH-53Es and 84 highly trained Marines for the initial deployment to the Persian Gulf on 16 August 1990. Arriving in Saudi Arabia just a few weeks before Operation DESERT SHIELD evolved into DESERT STORM, the squadron played a key role in providing assault support to First Marine Division as they prepared to liberate Kuwait. HMH-464’s mobility was tested by three displacements in less than three months. The Condors flew 304 combat sorties, delivered 2,167,150 pounds of cargo and transported 1,686 passengers. The Squadron returned from Southwest Asia in May 91 and soon surpassed the 15,000 hour mishap free milestone. In early 1992, HMH-464 deployed to Exercise ALPINE WARRIOR then launched a four aircraft detachment to Norway and Northern Europe aboard the USS Guadalcanal in support of Exercise TEAMWORK 1992. In January 1993, HMH-464 was awarded 2dMAW Commanding General's Trophy. During Apr - May 1993 a four aircraft detachment deployed to Puerto Rico aboard the USS Guadalcanal in support of Exercise OCEAN VENTURE. In Oct 1993 the Condors surpassed the 20,000 mishap free flight hours milestone. Between Feb and Apr 1995, the Condors deployed for Exercise STRONG RESOLVE 95 as the Marine Corps’ first CH-53E Aviation Combat Element (ACE) composite squadron. In May 1995, HMH-464’s detachment assigned to HMM-263 (Rein), 24th MEU (SOC) executed a successful TRAP mission that rescued downed F-16C Capt Scott O’Grady from war-torn Bosnia. In the summer of 1996 Condors assigned to HMH-162 (REIN) conducted a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation in the war torn country of Liberia. In June 1997, the squadron deployed six aircraft via strat-air to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in support of the President of the United States. During the period Apr-Jun 1999 the squadron supported the Commandant’s Limited Objective Experiment “UR
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