This design is based on the Hughes OH-6 nicknamed “Miss Clawd IV” flown by LTC Hugh L. Mills Jr. He is one of the most decorated pilots of the Vietnam War and during his two tours in Vietnam as an aero scout, he flew over 2,000 hours in the OH-6A and over 1,300 hours as a cobra pilot.  He was also shot down an incredible 16 times, 15 of which were in the OH-6A.  He retired from the Army in 1993 during a career where he was awarded the Silver Star x3, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross x4, Bronze Star x 3, Purple Heart x3 and 7 x Air Medals .   The  at Fort Rucker, Alabama has an OH-6 on display painted to represent “Miss Clawd IV”. Click to learn more about Hugh Mills and the Aeroscouts.