World War II Fighter Ace Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (left) visits his old squadron during the Vietnam War in July 1967 at an undisclosed location. Boyington's presence serves as a morale booster for the pilots and crewmen, showcasing the connection between past and present military generations.

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