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Pappy Boyington, vero nome Gregory Boyington ( Coeur d'Alene, 4 dicembre 1912 – Fresno, 11 gennaio 1988 ), è stato un militare e aviatore statunitense che prestò servizio nello United States Marine Corps durante la seconda guerra mondiale . Indice. 1 Biografia. 2 Onorificenze. 3 Opere. 4 Boyington nella fiction. 5 Note. 6 Voci correlate.
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.
11 giu 2024 · Pappy Boyington (born Dec. 4, 1912, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, U.S.—died Jan. 11, 1988, Fresno, Calif.) 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.
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18 ott 2021 · Marine Corps Col. Gregory ''Pappy'' Boyington's exploits during World War II became so famous that they were made into a TV show. But behind the scenes, his leadership vastly helped the...
18 mar 2021 · Boyington, attaccato, riuscì a disimpegnarsi e ad abbattere il caccia nemico con una rapida e precisa scarica delle mitragliatrici da 12,7 millimetri del suo Corsair.
17 dic 2017 · U.S. Marine ace Pappy Boyington is as well known for his flamboyant personality as for his flying skills.
Listen to the riveting story of Colonel Pappy Boyington, a fearless fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient. Discover his extraordinary journey from the ...
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