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Title: Another loss
Post by: rogwar on November 20, 2009, 08:25:27 PM

COVINGTON, La. — One of the last surviving aviators from World War II’s famed Black Sheep Squadron has died in Covington, La.

Henry Mayor "Hank" Bourgeois was 88.

Mr. Bourgeois flew with Marine Fighting Squadron 214.

Serving under Lt. Col. Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the unit became known as the Black Sheep Squadron in the South Pacific.

The squadron shot down 94 Japanese planes.

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Title: Re: Another loss
Post by: Simba on November 20, 2009, 08:47:39 PM

Another good man has taken off on his last flight.

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Title: Re: Another loss
Post by: Maverick on November 21, 2009, 01:20:25 PM

RIP. Fair skies and tailwinds forever. Thank you Sir.  :salute

Title: Re: Another loss
Post by: morfiend on November 21, 2009, 01:23:51 PM

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Title: Re: Another loss
Post by: DaCoon on November 21, 2009, 01:37:46 PM

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Title: Re: Another loss
Post by: ebfd11 on November 21, 2009, 03:31:23 PM

:salute and SEMPER FI