Flying Tiger Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington: The Top US Marine Ace In History
What were the Top 5? However, Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912 – January 11, 1988) distinguished himself ...
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Boyington or Foss? Who Deserves the Title of Top USMC Air Ace?
The USMC officially credits Boyington with twenty-eight air-to-air kills. However, not all of Pappy’s aerial victories were attained as an actively-serving Marine. Before becoming C.O. of the ...
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WWII’s Wildest Fighter Ace: The Story of Pappy Boyington
Who was the real Pappy Boyington - a fearless leader or a reckless fighter? The commander of the Black Sheep Squadron was one of WWII’s most famous aces, but his story is even crazier than you ...