Inside the Black Sheep Squadron: LTC Henry Mayo “Hank” Bourgeois

Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

Robert Kirk

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🗓️ 30 May 2024

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mayo “Hank” Bourgeois served in World War II as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. He was a member of the Black Sheep Squadron (VMFA-214), which became famous for their numerous successes over the Solomon Islands, and their leader, Lt. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington had previously earned a name for himself as a member of the Flying Tigers, but he left and created his own unit which became the Black Sheep. He had a reputation as an incredibly skilled pilot, but also a serious alcoholic. He survived two years in a prison camp after being shot down, and ended the war with 28 confirmed kills and the Medal of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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