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Pappy Boyington Quiz
Taking Flight with Pappy Boyington: The Ultimate Quiz on the Legendary Marine Corps Ace
Updated: May 31, 2023
Are you an aviation history buff? Test your knowledge on Pappy Boyington, the legendary Marine Corps pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, in this thrilling and engaging quiz!
Are you a Pappy Boyington fanatic? Prove it with this comprehensive quiz! With 21 questions spanning all aspects of the subject, this is the ultimate test of your knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Find out more by taking this quiz.
What was Pappy Boyington's full name?
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Peter Pappy Boyington
George Pappy Boyington
Gregory Pappy Boyington
Patrick Pappy Boyington
Which fighter plane did Pappy Boyington primarily fly during World War II?
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F4U Corsair
P-47 Thunderbolt
P-51 Mustang
P-38 Lightning
What was the name of Pappy Boyington's Marine fighter squadron?
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VMF-223
VMF-221
VMF-211
VMF-214
Which volunteer group did Pappy Boyington join before rejoining the Marine Corps?
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Lafayette Escadrille
Flying Tigers
American Volunteer Group
Eagle Squadron
In which year was Pappy Boyington shot down and captured by the Japanese?
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1943
1942
1945
1944
What was the name of the television series inspired by Pappy Boyington and his squadron?
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Corsair Chronicles
Black Sheep Squadron
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Flying Tigers
Which prestigious military award did Pappy Boyington receive?
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Medal Of Honor
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Silver Star
In which ocean was Pappy Boyington shot down?
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Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
What was the nickname of the Japanese fighter planes that Pappy Boyington encountered?
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Kamikaze
Zero
Samurai
Shogun
How long was Pappy Boyington held as a prisoner of war?
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6 Months
1 Year
2 Years
More Than A Year And A Half
In which year did Pappy Boyington join the "Flying Tigers"?
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1940
1943
1941
1942
What was Pappy Boyington's rank when he was shot down in 1944?
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Captain
Sergeant
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
What was the primary color of the F4U Corsair fighter plane?
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Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Which country's air force did the "Flying Tigers" belong to?
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Japan
United States
United Kingdom
Republic Of China
How many confirmed aerial victories did Pappy Boyington achieve?
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22
30
26
34
What type of Japanese aircraft did Pappy Boyington primarily face in combat?
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Zero
Hayabusa
Raiden
Shiden
In which war did Pappy Boyington serve as a Marine Corps fighter pilot?
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World War II
Korean War
World War I
Vietnam War
What was the main reason for Pappy Boyington's nickname "Pappy"?
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Pilot Skills
Love For Cigars
Fatherly Demeanor
Fondness For Dogs
What was the primary role of the F4U Corsair in the Pacific theater?
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Fighter
Bomber
Transport
Reconnaissance
Which branch of the United States military did Pappy Boyington serve in?
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Marine Corps
Army
Navy
Air Force
When did Pappy Boyington die?
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Jul 30, 1998
Jan 11, 1988
Sep 8, 2004
Jan 29, 2015
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