Greg “Pappy” Boyington in World War II: A Complex Legacy of Heroism and Controversy

Greg “Pappy” Boyington in World War II: A Complex Legacy of Heroism and Controversy

Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, a Marine Corps aviator, became a household name during and after World War II. His fame was largely fueled by the popular 1970s TV show “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” later retitled “Black Sheep Squadron,” where actor Robert Conrad portrayed Boyington. This show romanticized and fictionalized his exploits, cementing his status as a…

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