RAH-66 Why is it called "The Duke"? [Archive]

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Brilliant Stuff

5th Sep 2005, 09:51

Can someone please educate me and explain why the RAH-66 is nicknamed "The Duke"?

NickLappos

5th Sep 2005, 10:47

The program management named it after John Wayne, when he died. Garth Brooks came to the naming ceremony.

(BTW - The name was for the second RAH-66 aircraft only, not the type)

Brilliant Stuff

5th Sep 2005, 10:49

Thank you Nick.:ok: