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.

Mar 4, 2003 · "Black Sheep One is the first biography of legendary warrior and World War II hero Gregory Boyington." In 1936, Boyington became an aviation cadet and earned the "wings of gold" of a naval aviator. After only a short period on active duty, however, he was "encouraged" to resign from the Marine Corps due to his unconventional behavior.

This is a book that richly describes Boyington's experiences of flying combat with the "Flying Tigers" in China and Burma (1941-42) and later with the USMC in the South Pacific (September 1943 - January 1944) - as well as the time Boyington spent as a POW in Japan, in addition to the early postwar years back in the U.S. (and his struggles with ...

Jan 1, 2000 · Black Sheep One is the first biography of legendary warrior and World War II hero Gregory Boyington. In 1936, Boyington became an aviation cadet and earned the “wings of gold” of a naval aviator. After only a short period on active duty, however, he was “encouraged” to resign from the Marine Corps due to his unconventional behavior.

The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies.

The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies.

Dec 3, 2024 · Marine Corps fighter ace Gregory “Pappy” Boyington gained fame as the leader of the “Black Sheep” squadron in the Pacific theater. His memoir, Baa Baa Black Sheep, recounts his experiences commanding his unit, engaging in dogfights, and surviving after being shot down and taken prisoner.

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was the U.S. Marine Corps' top scoring fighter ace during the Second World War, scoring 28 victories in aerial combat. ...more