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Denmark Groover Jr Top US Marine Air Corps Black Sheep Squadron & Hall of Famer Denmark Groover Jr., became a U.S. Marine fighter pilot when he was
awarded his wings in December, 1942. During his first tour of duty in
the Southwest Pacific, he was selected as one of 28 pilots of the famous
VMF 214 "Black Sheep" squadron commanded by the leading Marine ace of
World War H, Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington. Flying the F-4U Corsair, VMF
214 would ultimately win air superiority in the Solomon Islands by
aggressively attacking enemy airfields and strongholds on Bouganville
and Rabaul. In September 1943, Groover had shot down one Japanese Zero
fighter and was looking for the second when his plane was riddled with
bullets from behind. With extensive damage and fire in the left wing,
Groover managed to bring the aircraft home safely despite wounds that
temporarily paralyzed his right arm and leg. He quickly recovered and
returned to this unit for another tour with the VMF 214. He flew more
than 100 combat fighter missions, protecting bombers and attacking enemy
airfields and fortified gun positions. He was awarded the Purple Heart,
Air Medal, and Presidential Citation. Following his South Pacific
combat tours, Captain Groover continued his flying career as a fighter
pilot instructor at training bases in South Carolina.
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