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| | Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-363 [HMH-363] |
 | | Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-363 [HMH-363], the "Red Lions", was activated on June 2, 1952, at Santa Ana, California and was designated the "Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron (MHTS) 363". |
 | | The squadron was deployed to Vietnam in August 1965 and was involved with numerous operations, which increased in intensity following the Tet Offensive in early 1968. |
 | | In October 1972, the squadron was the first unit to receive the powerful CH-53D and was called upon to perform numerous aircraft lifts and internal/external cargo missions. |
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