U.S.M.C. Pilot Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington 1943

U.S.M.C. Pilot Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, 1943

Major Gregory“Pappy’s” colorful career started in the Army Coastal Artillery, then as an aviation cadet in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, a flight leader with the famed Flying Tigers, then back to the Marine Corps. It was during this tour that he saw his most productive period achieving a tally of 26 enemy planes downed (although he claimed 28), including the six kills with the Tigers in China. Boyington’s reputation was that of a tough, hard-living, heavy-drinking bruiser, known for unorthodox behavior on the ground and in the air. He nevertheless received many military decorations and awards. Among his many citations of merit was a Navy Cross, Purple Heart, and the Medal of Honor.

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