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What is a swift Malay boat?
A S wift Boat was a US Navy riverine boat in the Vietnam War; about 50 feet in length, constructed of aluminum, had two diesel engines, manned by 5 crewmen and commanded by 1 officer (usually a LTjg), had a twin .50 up front, and an over an... Read More »
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What is Swift Boats?
The U.S. Navy swift boat, or patrol craft, fast (PCF), was used extensively during the Vietnam War to inhibit the movement of enemy troops and supplies in the coastal waters and rivers of South Vietnam. Adapted from a civilian crew boat use... Read More »
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Who are the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth?
They were an Independent Republican organization created in 2004 and attacked a political candidate for President (John Kerry) with their testimony. They have since rebranded themselves as Swift Vets and POWs for Truth and presently support... Read More »
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Possibly US Sailors that served in the Brown Water Navy (US Navy Riverine Forces) in Vietnam. Swift Boats (PCF-Patrol Craft Fast) were only one of several riverine boats in the war: PBR's (Patrol Boat River-built of fiberglass, jet water po...
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it is just what democrats call a ad that contains facts they don't want the public to know.. like idk.obama failed his background check. http://www.secureputer.com/obamadeniedse...
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Swift Vets and POWs for Truth, is an advocacy organization formed in 2004 by opponents of John Kerry's U.S. presidential campaign.
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A little over 600 wooden WWII PT boats were built; and approximately 9 exist today, on display and/or under-going restoration in various places thru-out the US. These 77 & 80 foot boats were built by Elco and Higgins companies during WWII. ...
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The US Navy had approximately 100 of the 50 foot aluminum Swift Boats in South Vietnam; officially designated as PCF's (Patrol Craft Fast). They were part of the riverine forces operating within the US Navy's officially formalized "Brown Wa...
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A PT boat is somewhere around 80 feet long, made of mahogany, powered by three Packard V-12 engines, and was intended to launch torpedoes against enemy ships. The PT boat was designed to operate in open ocean. A Swift boat is 50 feet long, ...
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