John Richard Boyd (January 23, 1927 – March 9, 1997) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and Pentagon consultant during the second half of the 20th century. His theories have been highly influential in military, business, and litigation strategies and planning.

John Boyd is an American actor who is best known for starring as Arlo Glass in the eighth and final season of the Fox espionage thriller 24 in 2010.

Oct 20, 2023 · Colonel John Boyd (1927–1997) was a visionary military strategist and influential thinker whose contributions to warfare and decision-making have left an indelible mark on military theory and practice.

John Boyd was born on 22 October 1981 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Argo (2012), Peppermint (2018) and Lady in the Water (2006).

During the 1950s, John Boyd dominated fighter aviation in the U.S. Air Force. His fame came on the wings of the quirky and treacherous F-100; the infamous "Hun."

Jul 27, 2023 · Boyd, bestowed with nickname “Forty Second Boyd,” had been considered a formidable fighter pilot during the Korean War, though the war ended before he could join the fighting.

Jul 27, 2023 · Boyd, described as at times arrogant, profane and abrasive, challenged his students and pilots in the Air Force to beat him in air-to-air over in an area dubbed “the Green Spot” – an oasis ...

U.S. Air Force Colonel John R. Boyd was a fighter pilot who became America's most influential military theorist. January 23, 1927: Born in Erie, PA August 31, 1975: Retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Colonel

Feb 4, 2020 · John Richard Boyd was criticized and demonized by many, and his theories were often ignored or laughed at during his lifetime. Yet his contributions to military aviation and warfare theory are impossible to ignore.

Colonel John Richard Boyd (January 23, 1927 – March 9, 1997) was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and Pentagon consultant of the late 20th century, whose theories have been highly influential in the military, sports, business, and litigation.