Officially Licensed US Navy HC-4 Invaders Patch VF-143 First on Scene

First on Scene

The Invaders filled a unique role in naval aviation — providing the heavy-lift and specialized mission capability that complemented the lighter utility and ASW helicopter squadrons in the fleet

and coordinate the movements of every aircraft in the strike group

Variant preserved

Officially Licensed US Navy HC-4 Invaders Patch VF-143 First on SceneOfficially Licensed US Navy HC 4 Invaders Patch Heavy Lift Across the Mediterranean The Invaders of HC 4 brought heavy lift helicopter capability to the Mediterranean and beyond. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HC 4), the Invaders, was a U. S. Navy helicopter squadron that operated the H 3 Sea King and CH 53E Sea Stallion, providing heavy lift, combat support, and special operations aviation capabilities. HC 4 supported fleet operations across