The Black Knights of HMM-264 were activated on 30 June 1959. Originally designated as Marine Medium Transportation Squadron Light 264, it was re-designated to its later title, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264, in February 1962. In the fall of 1961, the squadron was called upon to assist in the evacuation and resupply of the unfortunate victims of Hurricane Hattie, which devastated British Honduras (now Belize). This tasking was the first mission in what would become a long-standing tradition of excellence in humanitarian service provided by the Black Knights. Read full history
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