The Black Sheep

The Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II

By: Bruce Gamble

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Paperback | 22 February 2000

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500 Pages

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0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1

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"With their renowned squadron leader Greg "Pappy" Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 was one of the best-known and most colorful combat units of World War II. The popular television series "Baa Baa Black Sheep" added to their legend--while obscuring the truly remarkable combat record of the Black Sheep and Boyington. A retired naval flight officer and former historian for the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Bruce Gamble provides a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force.
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Industry Reviews

"Behind the legend of the 'bad boy' squadron is the true story of the people, places, and events that made the outfit what it was." -World War II Magazine "A sensitive revision of a controversial legend, this book stands out as one of the best extant squadron histories and as a significant contribution to the literature of air power." -Publishers Weekly

"Breathes new facts and new life into the Black Sheep, with not only a comprehensive account of the Marines' most famous squadron, but a detailed evaluation of a legendary subject." -BARRETT TILLMAN Author of On Yankee Station

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