Official VMM-263 Thunder Chicken REIN 18.2 ACE Patch Spokane The Blue Banner variant of

The Blue Banner variant of the Dragons' insignia reflected the squadron's Pacific identity

and interdiction missions against Japanese forces

when American settlers in Sonoma declared independence from Mexico and raised a hastily made bear flag over the town plaza

and anyone who appreciates the elegant simplicity of "Front Toward Enemy

and advanced patrolling

Official VMM-263 Thunder Chicken REIN 18.2 ACE Patch Spokane The Blue Banner variant ofVMM 263 Thunder Chickens REIN 18. 2 ACE Patch Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 263), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 263), the "Thunder Chickens," was activated on 16 June 1952 as Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 263 (HMR 263) at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina and outfitted with Sikorsky HRS helicopters. The squadron's history spans seven decades of distinguished service, from disaster relief in