Patch - Apocalypse Now - US NAVY - River Patrol Boat 518 - Vietnam War

Description: Vietnam War Patch US NAVY - PBR - River Patrol Boat 518 Black Berets - Vietnam - River Group 518 - Mekong Delta into Cambodia PBR - River Patrol Boat - RECON Vietnam War Patch - Measures - 3.4 x 3 inches (8.5 x 7.5 cms) MEKONG DELTA - Vietnam War. This, River Division 518 is the unit that transported, Captain Benjamin L. Willard, MACV-SOG, (Martin Sheen), into Cambodia to 'Terminate' Colonel Kurtz (Brando) in the 1979, Francis Ford Coppola movie, Apocalypse Now. PBR - River Patrol Boat - 518 - Black Berets - Brown Water Navy. River Division 518 operated from the Mekong Delta to the Cambodian Border (and beyond). River Patrol Boat (RPB) 518 was a specific boat used by the United States Navy during the Vietnam War for riverine operations. River Patrol Boats were utilized for patrolling rivers and waterways to disrupt enemy activities, enforce riverine security, and provide support to ground forces.RPB 518, like other river patrol boats, was designed for shallow draft operations and was well-suited for navigating the rivers and canals of Vietnam. These boats were primarily used in the Mekong Delta region, where waterways played a crucial role in the movement and logistics of both friendly and enemy forces.The river patrol boats were armed with various weapons, including machine guns and cannons, to engage enemy forces and provide firepower support during operations. They were crewed by a combination of U.S. Navy personnel and Vietnamese sailors, who worked together to conduct patrols, reconnaissance, interdiction, and other riverine missions.The primary objective of RPB 518 and other river patrol boats was to deny enemy movement and control over the waterways, disrupt supply lines, and gather intelligence. They played a critical role in countering Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces that used the rivers for transportation, resupply, and infiltration.Operating in a challenging environment, river patrol boats faced the constant threat of ambushes, mines, and other booby traps. They also engaged in firefights with enemy forces, often providing fire support for ground troops during combat operations.Overall, the river patrol boats, including RPB 518, were an integral part of the U.S. Navy's riverine operations during the Vietnam War. They contributed significantly to the overall effort to control and secure the waterways, deny enemy movement, and support ground forces in their operations along the rivers and canals of Vietnam. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU JA AR-SA For your kind Consideration. Free Post over $100 For All Single or Combined Auction or Buy It Now Purchases in same order Post on patches is $3.99 for first item and 30c postage for additional patches posted in same order. If you have any question’s please contact me. I post daily. Many thanks. Cheesecloth backed Vietnam War patch - Filler - made for collecting, swapping, made during conflict and through to mid-late 1980's in Vietnam - Pieces were made in Vietnam. More recent, similar pieces are felt backed (I do not sell felt back) - if you have any questions about anagrams used, translations, unit location etc please ask – I am always happy to answer. 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