Netherlands Den Helder-BMX AS 365 N3 Helicopter Patch

The Netherlands Den Helder-BMX AS 365 N3 Helicopter Patch represents the AS 365 N3 Dauphin helicopter operated from Den Helder, an important base for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Coast Guard. The patch typically features imagery or insignia related to the AS 365 N3 model, a twin-engine, medium-weight, multipurpose helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter). This aircraft is commonly used in a range of roles including search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation, and transport, especially suited to maritime environments. Den Helder serves as a central hub for Dutch maritime operations, further linking this patch to naval and coast guard aviation activities in the North Sea and surrounding regions. Patches such as this are often worn by flight crews, ground support personnel, or given as unit memorabilia. This item provides a tangible connection to current Dutch military aviation and reflects its operational role within the country’s coastal defense.