VMF-214 CO Boyington’s F4U-1A Torokina Strip Bougainville Published on May 20, 2013 in 29 May 1940Full resolution (1599 × 969) ← Previous Next → A Vought F4U-1A Corsair of U.S. marine fighter squadron VMF-214 at the Torokina Airstip, Bouganville, Solomon Islands. Famed fighter pilot Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington flew this airplane. (U.S. Navy)