This is the story of Ed Harper, an extraordinary man who made legendary-but largely unsung-contributions to WWII and Marine aviation. As a member of the VMF-214 Black Sheep squadron under "Pappy" Boyington, Ed shot down one Zero, was credited with one probable Zero, and was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Purple Hearts. Ed went on to a 50-year career in the Marine Corps and industry, in which his leadership, innovation, and tenacity were instrumental in some of the most significant and substantial modernization programs in Marine Aviation in the 20th century. Several of...
This is the story of Ed Harper, an extraordinary man who made legendary-but largely unsung-contributions to WWII and Marine aviation. As a member of t...
