"The Linda K"  helo 66-16860
The Co Webmaster of this site Sp-5 David Green was the crew chief on WO Paul Hill's primary helicopter from Feb. 1968 - July 1968.  When I was assigned as the crew chief of helicopter 66-16860 I was told the helicopter was mine, mine to maintain and keep flying.   I was also told I could name the ship, whatever I wished within reason,  an Army tradition, the helo was mine, not the pilots.  I met my primary pilot that afternoon, Aircraft Commander WO Paul Hill.  A very nice and likeable warrant officer who I grew to admire and respect as an outstanding person, pilot, and officer.  I did not have a name in mind for the ship and WO Hill ask if I did not mind, he would like to name it after his wife, Linda K. Hill.  I had no problem with that and on my second day as crew chief of 66-16860 we put the name The Linda K on the pilot doors after the days mission.  The name remained on both doors after his tragic accident on May 12, as a point of respect.  When I left the unit in late July 1968 the name was still on the doors of the helicopter.  I learned 36 years later the aircraft was destroyed in an LZ just 20 days after I left the unit, I understand the doors still had the name "The Linda K" on them when it was destroyed by an enemy RPG rocket round on Aug. 18, 1968.   To view the accident report of the rocket incident click on  66-16860