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Pappy Boyington

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Pappy Boyington was an individual of an unknown profession, born on December 4, 1912, and died on January 11, 1988.

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“In looking back over the years I wouldn't go so far as to say I have never been brave, but most of the things for which I had been given credit for bravery were nothing but daredevil stunts. I was trying to build up my own ego, trying to imitate the bravery of people I had read about or had been told about in the years gone by.”

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“Flying is hours and hours of boredom sprinkled with a few seconds of sheer terror.”

Humor Funny Hours Humorous Terror Terrorism Flying Boredom Seconds Pilots Airplane Sheer Airline Great Aviation Air Travel Pilots And Flying Airplanes And Flying

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“The air battle is not necessarily won at the time of the battle. The winner may have been determined by the amount of time, energy, thought and training an individual has previously accomplished in an effort to increase his ability as a fighter pilot.”

May Has Beens Individual Energy Ability Effort Air Amount Battle Training Increase Determined Fighter Winner Accomplished Aviation Combat Pilots Fighter Pilot

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“Months of preparation, one of those few opportunities, and the judgment of a split second are what makes some pilot an ace, while others think back on what they could have done.”

Thinking Done Opportunity Months Judgment Preparation Aviation Combat Pilots Splits Aces

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Born: December 4, 1912
Died: January 11, 1988
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