Happy Birthday to Gregory “Pappy” Boyington

[Psilloh1]

I think he was referring to the F-4U Corsair not the F-4 Phantom ll.

Whoopsie apologies...

 

[Torn]

Whoopsie apologies...

Ever noticed the military likes to use the same number letter combination for different equipment just so it is confusing. i.e M1 Garand, M1 Carbine

 

[Asbestos]

F4 came in during the early 60's...

He means the F4-U Corsair

My bad. Torn beat me to it

 

[buellbrewer]

yes, sorry i should have been more specific. Corsair.
Carl is a very captivating person to talk to about his dads history. .(could be i have a huge ear when it comes to WW2 though) Had several friends in the S.Pacific Theater. And my Grandfather.

 

[aFarewellToKings]

Loved that show and knew it was based on a real squadron but don't think I had ever seen the real "Pappy", thanks for posting.

I believe he had was in the show on several occasions.
Check on youtube.

 

[Torn]

I believe he had was in the show on several occasions.
Check on youtube.

He played the part of a visiting General.

 

[Navy pistolero]

My Grandfather flew with him retired Colonel USMC Silver star, 2 Flying Crosses, he flew the Corsairs. Their photos are on the wall in the Naval air museum in Pensacola. I have my grandfathers footlocker lots of the old squadron photos letters from colonel Greg, and Adm Byrd as well. His sword and a Hamilton navigation watch. Grandma says they were all drunks. My heroes anyways oorah.

 

[Miatadude]

I read an awesome book about him years ago. Time to check Amazon to see if they carry it.

 

[Torn]

https://www.donhollway.com/blacksheep/

 

[Torn]

My Grandfather flew with him retired Colonel USMC Silver star, 2 Flying Crosses, he flew the Corsairs. Their photos are on the wall in the Naval air museum in Pensacola. I have my grandfathers footlocker lots of the old squadron photos letters from colonel Greg, and Adm Byrd as well. His sword and a Hamilton navigation watch. Grandma says they were all drunks. My heroes anyways oorah.

That is awesome. A once in a lifetime historical opportunity and not even realize it at the time just doing his duty.