HC-2 Squadron Patches

History of HC-2 Fleet Angels

Commissioned in July 1965, disestablished on 30 September 1977 when the unit fell victim to budget cuts.The second HC-2 was established on 1 April 1987 at NAS Norfolk.

Helicopters have been a vital part our US Naval forces. With the introduction of helicopters the 101st Airborne division started deploying into battle mainly from helicopters as opposed to airplanes. An the helicopter patches are a representation of HC-2 squadron missions and deployments.