HC-1 Squadron Patches

History of HC-1

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron ONE as been Established on July 1, 1965. During this period, it supported numerous detachments on various ships throughout the Pacific. In 1967 HELSUPPRON ONE was divided into the following four different squadrons: Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron THREE “SEAWOLVES”, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE , Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FIVE, and Helicopter Combat Support Squadron SEVEN . HC-1 was disestablished on 29 April 1994. In 46 years of service, the Fleet Angels performed more than 1,680 rescues.