HSL-43 Squadron Patches

History of HSL-43 Battle Cats

HSL-43 Battle Cats  were established on October 5, 1984 on NAS North Island and was the first operational squadron flying the SH-60B Seahawk. On February 1, 2012, HSL-43 redesignated HSM-73 to reflect the transition from the SH-60B and MH-60R aircraft.