Authentic US Navy HS-85 Golden Gaters Embroidered Patch

Description

Officially Licensed US Navy HS-85 Golden Gaters Patch — Bay Area Reserve Legends in Thread

The Golden Gaters earned their embroidered wings flying Sea Kings from San Francisco’s Reserve ranks.

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 85 (HS-85), the Golden Gaters, was a U.S. Navy Reserve helicopter squadron operating the H-3 Sea King. This embroidered patch preserves the Golden Gaters’ iconic San Francisco-inspired insignia. Named for the Golden Gate Bridge, HS-85 represented the Navy Reserve’s helicopter ASW capability in the Bay Area. The Golden Gaters’ citizen-sailor aircrew balanced civilian careers with the demanding requirements of naval helicopter aviation, maintaining proficiency in anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and utility operations through drill weekends and annual training periods.

Perfect For: HS-85 Golden Gaters veterans, Bay Area Navy Reserve personnel, H-3 Sea King Reserve crews, and Navy helicopter heritage embroidered patch collectors.

Golden Gaters — Bay Area pride in every stitch.

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