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Gregory "Pappy" Boyington Medal of Honor Recipient!

Colonel Boyington a USMC WWII Ace and leader of the famous Black Sheep Squadron also received the Medal of Honor. He is credited with shooting down 28 enemy planes. He was also shot down and a POW for 20 months before his rescue. See Connection!

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  1. garyteed

    garyteed (27 Feb 2008)

    I met Col. Boyington at an air show in california some years ago. I purchased two of his books and he signed them. It was great to meet a real american hero.

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