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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pappy_BoyingtonPappy Boyington - Wikipedia

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   Boeing – draftsman and engineer. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. A Marine aviator with the Pacific fleet in 1941, Boyington joined the "Flying Tigers" (1st ...

   • Years of service: 1934–1947

   • Rank: Colonel

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3. www.historynet.com › pappy-boyington-interviewWWII Ace Pappy Boyington Recalls War, Prison and Flying

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   Dec 17, 2017 · Read an interview with Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, a U.S. Marine fighter pilot who flew for the American Volunteer Group in China and Burma before joining the Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific. Learn about his aerial victories, his imprisonment by the Japanese, and his controversial personality and legacy.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Pappy-BoyingtonPappy Boyington | WWII, Medal of Honor, Marine Corps

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   Pappy Boyington (born Dec. 4, 1912, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, U.S.—died Jan. 11, 1988, Fresno, Calif.) was an American World War II flying ace who shot down 28 enemy Japanese planes, organized the legendary Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific in 1943, and was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor. Boyington, a 1934 graduate of the University of ...

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6. www.thehistoryreader.com › pappy-boyingtonMajor Pappy Boyington: Commander of the Black Sheep Squadron

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   Learn about Pappy Boyington, the commander of the legendary Black Sheep Squadron, who shot down 28 enemy planes and became a POW in the Solomon Islands Campaign. Find out how he earned the nickname, the Medal of Honor, and his legacy in military history.

7. www.defense.gov › News › Feature-StoriesMedal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Col. Gregory Boyington

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   Oct 18, 2021 · Marine Corps Col. Gregory ''Pappy'' Boyington's exploits during World War II became so famous that they were made into a TV show. But behind the scenes, his leadership vastly helped the Allies in ...

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   When did Pappy Boyington get the Medal of Honor?

   • On October 4, 1943, Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Corsairs escorted a flight of Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bombers on a mission over Bougainville. In the space of a single minute, he shot down three Zero fighters. When Boyington was awarded the Medal of Honor, it was originally thought to be posthumous.

   Major Pappy Boyington: Commander of the Black Sheep Squadron

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   Who was Pappy Boyington?

   • Pappy Boyington was an American World War II flying ace who shot down 28 enemy Japanese planes, organized the legendary Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific in 1943, and was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor. Boyington, a 1934 graduate of the University of Washington, enlisted in the U.S. Marine

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   Who is Gregory Boyington?

   • One of the most colorful and controversial members of that unique fraternity was Gregory Boyington. Boyington discovered a new world in combat aviation after several years as an instructor pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps.

   WWII Ace Pappy Boyington Recalls War, Prison and Flying - HistoryNet

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   Did 'Pappy' Boyington forget to switch on his gunsight?

   • That’s when he realized he had completely forgotten to switch on his gunsight and guns. Most Americans think of “Pappy” Boyington as actor Robert Conrad portrayed him in the TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep, yet even that nickname was invented by the press.

   Boyington’s Bastards: The Legendary Black Sheep Squadron - HistoryNet

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9. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1988/01/12-mnFlying Ace Pappy Boyington, Who Shot Down 28 Zeros, Dies at 75

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   Jan 12, 1988 · Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, the high-flying, tough-talking retired Marine colonel who downed 28 Japanese Zeros in World War II and gave new definition to becoming a legend in one's own time, died ...

10. www.historynet.com › boyingtons-bastardsBoyington’s Bastards: The Legendary Black Sheep Squadron

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    Jan 3, 2020 · Learn how Gregory "Pappy" Boyington led a squadron of Marine fighter pilots to fame in the Solomon Islands during World War II. Read about their daring missions, their aces, their challenges and their legacy.