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Category Archives: Squadron History

History of Individual CH-46s

Posted on February 12, 2019 by WebmasterFebruary 13, 2019

If you have ever wondered what happened to your old aircraft, then here is a link that should tell you. See https://www.helis.com/database/model/Boeing-Vertol-CH-46A/cn for information about  every CH-46 ever made. For example, https://www.helis.com/database/cn/1229/ tells the story of the CH-46 hanging in … Continue reading →

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HMM-265 COs

Posted on August 18, 2014 by HostmasterJanuary 9, 2017

Commanding Officers of HMM-265 from initial stand-up (1962) to the present.  Commanding Officer  From  To  Comments  1  LtCol Leland C. Ritter  1962  1964  Approximate dates. UH-34Ds  2  LtCol Edward Stanton  1964  1965  Approximate dates. Squadron received first CH-46As 29 Jun … Continue reading →

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History of HMM-265

Posted on June 7, 2011 by HostmasterMay 23, 2019

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) was the first CH-46A squadron in the Armed Forces. During it’s proud and heroic history, HMM-265 has taken Marines into battle, resupplied them, evacuated the wounded, rescued beleaguered units at almost impossible odds, provided … Continue reading →

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Phrogs Forever…

Posted on June 6, 2011 by HostmasterJanuary 19, 2018

Forty-nine Years of Phrogs in the fight and still counting . . . 29 June 1964: The very first CH-46 “Phrogs” were delivered to HMM-265 to begin a glorious and unprecedented term of service with the Fleet. November 2012: HMM-265 … Continue reading →

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