Flaming Eightballer PVC Patch The Eightballers have been flying since 1956 — this throwback design brings the heat. HSC-8 "Eightballers" is a U.S. Navy helicopter sea combat squadron based at NAS North Island, San Diego. Tracing its lineage to HS-8, established in 1956, the Eightballers have flown Sea Bats, Sea Kings, and Seahawks through Vietnam, Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom, and dozens of WESTPAC deployments. Now flying the MH-60S, HSC-8 executes anti-surface warfare, combat search and rescue, special operations support, and vertical replenishment as part of Carrier Air Wing 11. This flaming variant puts some fire behind the eight ball. Perfect For: HSC-8 and HS-8 veterans, Navy helicopter aircrew, Carrier Air Wing 11 personnel, Seahawk enthusiasts, and morale patch collectors. Behind the eight ball — and on fire.
