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US Navy HS-84 Thunderbolts Sticker — Reserve Sea King Thunder
The Thunderbolts of HS-84 brought Reserve grit and Sea King expertise to the fleet whenever the call came.
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 84 (HS-84), the Thunderbolts, was a U.S. Navy Reserve helicopter squadron that operated the H-3 Sea King. The Thunderbolts maintained combat readiness with citizen-sailor aircrew who trained on weekends and during annual duty periods, prepared to deploy alongside active-duty helicopter squadrons when mobilized. HS-84’s reservists brought a unique blend of military expertise and civilian experience to the cockpit, often with more total flying hours than their active-duty counterparts. Their service exemplified the Navy Reserve’s critical role in maintaining America’s rotary-wing anti-submarine warfare capability.
Perfect For: HS-84 Thunderbolts veterans, Navy Reserve helicopter aircrew, H-3 Sea King enthusiasts, Reserve aviation supporters, and ASW community collectors.
Thunderbolts — Reserve by status, combat-ready by training.
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