A hand crafted 14 inch plaque of the HSC-12 Golden Falcons. Each plaque is carved from Mahogany and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love!
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWELVE (HSC-12) is the oldest and finest United States Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron. The Golden Falcons are devoted to supporting the capabilities of the Carrier Strike Group, both at sea and ashore. HSC-12’s primary mission is to effectively employ the versatility and lethality of the MH-60S aircraft to support the strike group Commander’s objectives. The missions include: force protection, special operations, search and rescue (SAR), combat search and rescue (CSAR), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and logistics; making HSC-12 an indispensable team player in the Carrier Strike Group. Additionally, HSC-12 furnishes one ready detachment to provide executive transport for Commander, SEVENTH Fleet.
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TWO was established on March 7, 1952 making it the oldest currently active operational Navy helicopter squadron (only Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT (HT-8) is older). It was the first Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter squadron on the West Coast, flying the HO4S-3 Chickasaw. Initially used in small detachments, the first deployment as an entire squadron was made in 1957 by which time the squadron was flying the HSS-1 Seabat, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea. At this time, the squadron was manned by 258 enlisted and 39 officers to fly and maintain 17 aircraft. Since that time, the squadron has deployed in ten other carriers and is currently with Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with 190 enlisted, 22 officers and eight MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
1960s
By 1960, the squadron had transitioned into the autopilot equipped HSS-1
ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2023-04-12T17:27:52.688Z
UnspscCode : 60141000