Pappy Boyington

[Frank Green]

This was something cool to see for a change....

Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.

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[7.62willdo]

He signed the same book for me at an air show, I remember getting a look at his hands the finger nails were all fucked up, my father told me the japs pulled his finger nails out when he was a prisoner trying to get him to talk…

 

[Plinker 73]

Happy birthday Pappy may you RIP

 

[ACard]

My mentor as a young man was 3rd Raider in the Pacific Islands Campaign of WWII. In the 80's he called me one day to come over and visit. It was all a ruse so he could introduce me to his war buddy, one Pappy Boyington. I was fortunate enough to be invited over when ever he was in town to visit.

 

[Clearlight]

Cool indeed, raise a glass to all men who go above and beyond. You just gotta smile at the bit that claims his health improved during captivity, due to staying off the booze!

 

[Soulezoo]

Boyington was certainly a controversial figure. Both lionized and equally despised by those that flew with him.
I think this though: men like him are exactly what is needed when the shit hits the fan. General Milley need not apply.

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

Pappy Boyington and I share the same birthday.
I turned 62 today.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

He was an interesting guy for sure!

Cool info Frank! Thanks!

Sirhr

 

[Slash0311]

Ive been watching Black Sheep Squadron on H&I. I never watched it before. We're really enjoying it and plan on ordering his book soon.

Definitely glad we had him and all the others, past and present!

Semper Fi Marines

 

[Ichi]

Spent the 7th grade trying to draw F4U Corsairs because of Baa Baa Black Sheep. Had to watch it at a neighbors because my sister got to watch what she wanted on those nights. Never got any good at drawing...

 

[TACC]

Semper Fi

A true hero

 

[texastonk]

Grew up hearing tales of Pappy from my dad and his friends. My Father was Avionics in VMF-214. He was with the F4's that flew at his funeral or maybe the ceremony honoring Pappy after his death? I was young so cant quite remember. I used to have a T-shirt from the event or maybe made afterward that had the Corsair on the right front pocket along with the squadron logo and 28 Japanese flags on the back.
Happy Birthday Devil Dog!

 

[remaction]

When I was in high school, my dad told me one of my high school shop teachers was a fighter pilot in the Pacific in WWII. I was blown away as Ray was a very quiet, soft spoken man. I later found out he was in the wrestling Hall of Fame in two states. One day I asked Ray if he ever met Pappy Boyington. Ray was a quiet guy, and said he was stationed with him for awhile. I believe it was when they were both with the Flying Tigers. Ray said "I didn't care much for him". Reading between the lines I assume it was Pappy's personality and partying, and Ray had the opposite personality. You can't argue with the results though!