Baa Baa Black Sheep: The True Story of the 'Bad Boy' Hero of the Pacific Theatre and His Famous Black Sheep Squadron Free Audiobook Download by Gregory 'pappy' Boyington

Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington was a fighter pilot in the Pacific Theatre of World War II and flew 487 combat missions with his famous Black Sheep Squadron.

Gregory 'pappy' Boyington was an aviation pioneer and legend during the Pacific Theatre of World War II. With his daring flying skills, he became a hero among the marines in training for the war. His dynamic personality and black sheep squad were so well-known that when General Jimmy Doolittle needed volunteers to fly his B-25 bombers, Boyington volunteered without hesitation.

"I never had a doubt about getting the Baa Baa Black Sheep squadron into combat. With the exception of one incident, I could always rely on them to fly well and fight hard." And that is what happened time and time again with the black sheep squadron. Their mission success was rewarded with promotions, commendations, and battle honors.

The story is a classic hero's journey. When he reenters the world of the military after his time in the Pacific, he encounters many difficult challenges. Early in his career, he has to prove himself and show that he's not just another "Jap-scare" to be written off as a nut job. He also sets out to find his missing father, who disappeared on an early sortie. As Captain Boyington goes through hell and back, trying to prove himself over and over again, it takes him some time but ultimately his perseverance pays off. You'll get the best of both worlds with this audio book- listen during your commute or do some other activity during your workout!

The true story of the "Bad Boy" hero of the Pacific Theatre, Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington. His Black Sheep squadron fought in the Pacific during WWII and were among the only units to survive without fail against superior Japanese forces. They carried out their missions with a mixture of bravado, daring, and derring-do and won fame for their tenacity, which earned the nickname given to them by Pappy: "The Black Sheep Squadron".

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington is known to many as the bad boy of the Pacific Theatre. Pappy took his Baa Baa Black Sheep Squadron on a unique mission - rescue Lt. John Magruder who was shot down during a bombing run against the Japanese in 1943. Pappy and his men endured grueling missions against overwhelming odds, but ultimately succeeded in retrieving Magruder. The courage displayed by Boyington and his squadron during this mission is legendary