JOE FOSS

The photo shows a diecast model in 48 scale of one of the planes Joe Foss flew in the Cactus Air Force. Pappy Boyington was also a contender for top Marine Ace. Pappy is credited with 24 aerial victories as a Marine pilot. plus 3.5 more a member of the Flying Tigers. Pappy was also awarded the Medal of Honor, but he was a surly drunk who had antagonized every commanding officer. I met Pappy at book signing in 1976 and he was still a surly drunk. Helluva pilot though.

Hysterical Jpurney to Historic Places

July 13th 2013
<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">JOE FOSS Joe earned his wings through the aviation cadet program in the Marine Corps. He wanted to be a fighter pilot but in 1941, at the ripe age of 26, was considered to be too old for combat duty. He was assigned to a photo recon squadron but as combat losses began to toll up during the spring of 1942 the age restriction was set as ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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