Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 | |
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Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Heavy Helicopter Squadron |
Role | Assault Support |
Nickname(s) | "Pegasus" |
Tail Code | YH |
Engagements | Vietnam War * Operation Eagle Pull * Operation Frequent Wind Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463) was a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters. The squadron, also known as "Pegasus", was last based at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii and fell under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW). HMH-463 was decommissioned in April 2022 as part of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 initiative.