OH-6 Cayuse Vietnam War Commemorative Ribbon Patch

Description

OH-6 Vietnam Ribbon Patch — Cayuse Helicopter Vietnam Service Embroidered Patch

The Loach. Low and slow over the jungle canopy — the most dangerous seat in Vietnam belonged to the OH-6 crews.

The Hughes OH-6A Cayuse — universally known as the “Loach” (Light Observation Helicopter) — was one of the most iconic and deadly helicopters of the Vietnam War. OH-6 crews flew at treetop level as aerial scouts, drawing enemy fire to locate hidden positions for the hunter-killer teams that followed. The courage required to fly low-bird missions in Vietnam is legendary, and the OH-6 remains one of the most respected airframes in rotary-wing history. This patch pairs the Cayuse with the Vietnam Service Ribbon in a tribute to those who flew the Loach in combat.

• Embroidered Vietnam-era aviation patch
• Dense stitching with merrowed border for lasting quality
• No hook & loop — designed for sewing or shadow box display
• Vibrant color-fast thread preserves the design
• A tribute to OH-6 Cayuse crews who flew in Vietnam

Perfect For:
OH-6 Cayuse veterans, Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew chiefs, rotary-wing aviation historians, Vietnam-era patch collectors, and anyone who respects the scouts who flew the most dangerous mission in the war.

Low bird. High courage.

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