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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.
- Pappy, Gramps (abuelo)
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.
- 1934–1947
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 · WWII Ace Pappy Boyington Recalls War, Prison and Flying. U.S. Marine ace Pappy Boyington is as well known for his flamboyant personality as for his flying skills. Maj. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington raises a finger indicating he shot down one enemy airplane during a mission in his F4U Corsair from Espiritu Santo.
16 de feb. de 2024 · Pappy Boyington was an American World War II flying ace who shot down 28 enemy Japanese planes, organized the legendary Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific in 1943, and was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor. Boyington, a 1934 graduate of the University of Washington, enlisted in the U.S. Marine.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. For extraordinary heroism and valiant devotion to duty as commanding officer of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in action against enemy Japanese forces in the central Solomons area from 12 September 1943 to 3 January 1944.
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...
