So have I
I have no reason to doubt Boyington
Fellow Marine Aviator and Medal of Honor winner Joe Foss refused to let his autobiography be turned into a movie starring John Wayne himself because they tacked on a romantic subplot and turned down millions.
He also took on the NFL with the AFL and actually won unlike the USFL and XFL.
And had a broadcasting career with ABC for years.
Boyington let his biography be turned into a goofy tv show with unbelievable plot lines.