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The Black Sheep : the definitive account of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II

By Gamble , Bruce

Book information

Publisher
Presidio Press / Ballantine Books
Year
2003
ISBN
978-0-307-41694-0, 0307416941
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
2 MB (2523517 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
0\0
Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00
1939-1945 -- Aerial operations1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area.;HISTORY --1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States214th -- History.;World War214th.;Military operationsAerial -- American.;Military campaigns.;RegimentalAmerican.;World WarUnited States. -- Marine Fighter Squadron

Description

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. From the Paperback edition. Read more... Abstract: * The complete true story of one of the best known and most colourful combat units of WWII * Dispels the myths surrounding this premier fighting force The Black Sheep is the critically acclaimed history of America's greatest squadron of WWII fighter pilots and its legendary commander Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. Read more...

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