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Colin Clark

Colin Clark from Elizabeth, Colorado. Colin is a great Troop Supporter and an American Patriot. Colin is a good friend of Bob Calvert and TalkingWithHeroes.Com

On January 3, 1944 Major Boyington led a morning fighter sweep mission over Rabaul

On January 3, 1944 Major Boyington led a morning fighter sweep mission over Rabaul

Sun, Jan 03, 2010

On January 3, 1944 Major Boyington led a morning fighter sweep mission over Rabaul. From a diving pass down on a group of Zeros, Pappy shot one down, making it his 26th. A general melee of diving and swooping dogfight ensued. 1stLt. Bruce Matheson also scored an aerial victory during the fight, but unfortunately, Pappy and his wingman, Capt. George Ashmun, were not seen or heard on the radio after the initial pass. They were officially reported Missing by Matheson when he returned from the mission

PROJECT MARINE CARE UPDATE – JUNE 10, 2010

Sun, Jun 13, 2010

When I first began receiving your packages, I thought that somebody, somewhere had made a mistake, but then I found out you know my good friend, Casey. Let me say that I greatly appreciate all of the items that were sent my way and that everything, to include the bouncy balls, are being utilized. I shared the contents with my fellow medics and they wanted me to convey how thankful they truly are.