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Gregory Boyington (4 de diciembre de 1912 - 11 de enero de 1988, Fresno, California), apodado "Pappy", fue un piloto aviador, oficial del Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos. Considerado como un as de la aviación estadounidense durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
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.
18 de oct. de 2021 · If you're a Marine Corps aviator, you've likely heard tales of Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, one of the service's greatest pilots. Boyington's exploits during World War II became so...
17 de dic. de 2017 · Greg Boyington lived life as hard as he fought the war. He died on January 8, 1988, not long after granting this interview to Colin D. Heaton. His observations are candid regarding the war, the Japanese and our own government and military during the war and afterward.
Gregory Boyington. Born: Dec. 4, 1912, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, U.S. Died: Jan. 11, 1988, Fresno, Calif. (aged 75) Awards And Honors: Medal of Honor (1944) Notable Works: “Baa Baa Black Sheep” Role In: World War II. See all related content →.
12 de ene. de 1988 · Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, the Marine flying ace of World War II who commanded the famous Black Sheep Squadron, shot down 28 Japanese planes and won the Medal of Honor, died here this morning...
Undoubtedly the most colorful and well known Marine Corps' ace was Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, commanding officer of VMF-214. Stories of Pappy Boyington are legion, many founded in fact, including how he led the legendary Black Sheep squadron, and how he served in China as a member of the American Volunteer Group, the famed Flying Tigers .
