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Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 01-01-2010 - 07:00

Matt K Wrote:
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> Tom,
>
> I had the honor of meeting Pappy Boyington at the
> wedding of his granddaughter Tiffany some years
> ago. I had been hired by Tiffany to be her
> wedding photographer but her last name of
> Boyington never even registered as she and I had
> been friends for some time before this.
>
> During the reception Tiffany was introducing me to
> some of her family and very off-handedly mentioned
> "and this is my grandpa, Pappy Boyington". When I
> realized I was shaking the hand of a national war
> hero I almost fainted.
>
> Matt


My late dad knew him and was able to get an autographed copy of his book, which I now have.
What I really admire about the man is how honest he was regarding his own shortcomings.
Despite his unorthodox behavior, he was a very successful pilot and an effective leader.
I'm glad that you were able to meet him.

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  Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 12-31-2009 - 11:03
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Bill C 12-31-2009 - 13:12
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 12-31-2009 - 15:24
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Matt K 12-31-2009 - 19:39
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 01-01-2010 - 07:00
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Bob R 01-21-2010 - 21:54
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County stash 12-31-2009 - 23:02
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County NormSchultze 01-01-2010 - 08:35
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 01-01-2010 - 13:36
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County GRRR 01-01-2010 - 10:09
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County George Andrews 01-01-2010 - 10:29
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Jim W. 01-02-2010 - 14:15
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 01-02-2010 - 14:41
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Jim W. 01-02-2010 - 17:32
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 01-02-2010 - 20:22
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Jim W. 01-02-2010 - 21:12
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Tom Moungovan 01-03-2010 - 07:10
  Re: Rare Grumman F3F-2 to Sonoma County Jim W. 01-03-2010 - 07:18


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