During World War II, Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington led a squadron of fighter pilots known as the "Blacksheep" of VMF-214. The accomplishments of these Marine Corps pilots was legendary.  "Pappy's" agressive fighting spirit helped him earn the Ace designation five times over. Born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1914, "Pappy" became one of the most decorated aviators in World War II. On September 22, 2007 the Coeur d'Alene airport was re-named "Pappy Boyington Field" in his honor. Veterans Groups and community members worked many years to achieve the airfield designation. This is their story.    Enter your email below and we will notify you as soon as the film is released for sale.

IN THE NEWS

Boyington backers win battle to rename airport for hero Gregory "Pappy" Boyington''s last battle was tough, but he prevailed because fellow Marines had his back. Associated Press

'Pappy' Boyington a black sheep no longer 20 years after hero's death, his hometown renames its airport San Francisco Chronicle

Film tracks effort to honor 'Black Sheep' figure The 90-minute documentary, Pappy Boyington Field A Campaign to Honor a Hero USATODAY