HMM-364 Purple Foxes CH-46 (2012) Model, 1/38 (14") Scale, Mahogany, Phrog

HMM-364 Purple Foxes CH-46 (2012) Model Fly with the Purple Foxes of HMM-364 in this handcrafted CH-46 Phrog model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured. Artwork created by Flygirl Painter (Shayne Meder) Length - 14 inches Made from Mahogany US Naval Aviator Owned Business Early years Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 was originally commissioned as Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 364 (HML-364) on September 1, 1961 at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana, California. In November 1961, it received its first Sikorsky H-34 helicopter and in February 1962, the designation of the squadron was changed to its present title. In the spring of 1962, the squadron participated in Mid-Pacific operations to assist in recovering instruments that had been used in the atomic test program. Vietnam War In November 1963, the squadron deployed to Okinawa and subsequently to Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. The squadron served in Vietnam until July 1964. Eight months later the squadron was back in South Vietnam, this time conducting operations, including operations with the Special Landing Force of the Seventh Fleet. HMM-364 remained in Vietnam until September 1966. The squadron was then placed in cadre status at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California and consisted of three officers and 12 enlisted Marines. In March 1967, the squadron was reorganized and began receiving the new CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters. In October of that year, HMM-364 re-deployed to the Republic of Vietnam, initially at Phu Bai and eventually at Marble Mountain. During this tour HMM-364 participated in operations Osceola, Kentucky, Mamaluke Thrust, and Hue City and finally in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon. For almost half of its short 10-year existence, HMM-364 served in the Republic of Vietnam. During its three tours there, the

• Handcraft from Mahogany
• US Naval Aviator Owned Business
• Highly detailed with minimal decals
• Matched against historic photos
• Heirloom Pieces