Black Sheep One

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ISBN: 9780891418016

The Life of Gregory ""Pappy"" Boyington

Bruce Gamble

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Presidio Press
04 March 2003

History; European history; Second World War; War & defence operations; Industry & industrial studies; Transport technology & trades

Black Sheep One is the first biography of legendary warrior and World War II hero Gregory Boyington. In 1936, Boyington became an aviation cadet and earned the ""wings of gold"" of a naval aviator. After only a short period on active duty, however, he was ""encouraged"" to resign from the Marine Corps due to his unconventional behavior. Remarkably, this inauspicious beginning was just the prologue to a heroic career as an American fighter pilot and innovative combat leader. With the onset of World War II, when skilled pilots were in demand, he became the commander of an ad hoc squadron of flying leathernecks. Led by Medal of Honor winner Boyington, the legendary Black Sheep set a blistering pace of aerial victories against the enemy.

Though many have observed that when the shooting stops, combat heroes typically just fade away, nothing could be further from the truth for Boyington. Blessed with inveterate luck, the stubbornly independent Boyington lived a life that went beyond what even the most imaginative might expect. Exhaustively researched and richly detailed, here is the complete story of this American original.

By: Bruce Gamble
Imprint: Presidio Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9780891418016
ISBN 10: 0891418016
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 04 March 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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