HMH-463

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463
HMH-463 Unit insignia
Active
  • 20 July 1944 – 28 July 1945
  • 15 July 1945 - 20 March 1946
  • 1 September 1958 – 30 June 1959
  • 1 March 1966 - 22 April 2022
CountryUnited States
BranchUSMC
TypeHeavy Helicopter Squadron
RoleAssault Support
Nickname(s)"Pegasus"
Tail CodeYH
EngagementsVietnam 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.