Officially Licensed USMC VMA-142 Flying Gators Patch Iron Horse providing the critical infrastructure that

providing the critical infrastructure that allows Marine tactical and assault support aircraft to operate from forward locations

Massive firepower

CH-53A Sea Stallion combat crews

During the modern era

Officially Licensed USMC VMA-142 Flying Gators Patch Iron Horse providing the critical infrastructure thatOfficially Licensed USMC VMA 142 Flying Gators Patch Marine Attack Squadron 142 Embroidered Patch The Flying Gators Marine Corps Reserve attack aviators delivering close air support from the Sunshine State. Marine Attack Squadron 142 (VMA 142), the "Flying Gators," was a Marine Corps Reserve attack squadron that flew the A 4 Skyhawk in the close air support and light attack mission. Based in Florida, the Flying Gators maintained combat readiness