Baa Baa Black Sheep: The True Story of the Bad Boy Hero and His Famous Black Sheep Squadron

In the Pacific theater of World War II, the air war required tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his group of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils redefined the meaning of "hell-raising" - both on the ground and in the skies. Pappy himself was a living legend, personally shooting down twenty-eight Japanese planes and winning the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. In achieving this remarkable feat, he broke every rule in the book. However, his real ordeal began when he fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese.

This is the true story of America's wildest flying hero, in his own words, recounting his extraordinary heroism and his greatest battle of all - the fight to survive. The World War II air war in the Pacific required tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his band of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new meaning to the term "hell-raising" - both on the ground and in the air. Pappy himself was a living legend, personally shooting down twenty-eight Japanese planes and earning the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor and Navy Cross. However, in accomplishing these remarkable feats, he disregarded every rule in the book. Yet, when he ultimately fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese, his real ordeal was just beginning.

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