US Marine Corps Major Gregory ‘Pappy' Boyington, the legendary commander of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-214, the famous Black Sheep. A controversial figure as well as an inspirational and aggressive combat leader, not to mention a high scoring ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Pappy's very interesting story is best told in Bruce Gamble's scholarly biography, Black Sheep One.
Completed 2023
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US Marine Corps Major Gregory ‘Pappy' Boyington, the legendary commander of Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-214, the famous Black Sheep. A controversial figure as well as an inspirational and aggressive combat leader, not to mention a high scoring ace and Medal of Honor recipient, Pappy's very interesting story is best told in Bruce Gamble's scholarly biography, Black Sheep One.