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The Black Sheep squadron flew 14,000 hours in combat, 13,000 sorties, and dropped more than 10,000 tons of ordnance [citation needed] and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation with Bronze Star. VMA-214 returned from Vietnam in April 1967, moved to El Toro , and was reassigned to Marine Aircraft Group 33 , 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing , Fleet ...
Christopher Lyman Magee (June 12, 1917 – December 27, 1995) was a United States Marine Corps aviator who became a fighter ace in World War II and was one of the more colorful members of the famous "Black Sheep" squadron, VMF-214. Known as a fearless and aggressive pilot he was credited with nine victories during the war.
Its original premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron". The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell. The opening credits read: "In World War II, Marine Corps Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots.
The Black Sheep, The Definitive Account of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II (Paperback ed.). New York: Presidio Press/Random House. ISBN 0-89141-825-3., ISBN 0-89141-644-7; Reed, Robert T. (2001). Lost Black Sheep: The Search for WWII Ace Chris Magee. Central Point, Oregon: Hellgate Press. ISBN 1-55571-549-4.
Donald Conroy (April 4, 1921 – May 9, 1998) was a United States Marine Corps colonel and a member of the Black Sheep Squadron during the Korean War.He was also a veteran of World War II and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War.
Lieutenant Aschenbrener was assigned to the 8th Fighter Squadron (Black Sheep Squadron), 49th Fighter Group, then based in New Guinea. Flying the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk , he scored his first two victories on November 15, 1943, followed by another on February 15, 1944.
General Moore was later appointed deputy commander of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, where he was the immediate superior of Pappy Boyington, who commanded the "Black Sheep" of VMF-214; in February 1944 he was elevated to commanding general, when he succeeded Major General Mitchell.
He served in Col. Pappy Boyington's Black Sheep Squadron. During the Bougainville Campaign, Olander shot down three Japanese planes and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. [1] On December 30, 1943, he became an ace by shooting down his fifth plane in a strike on Rabaul. [3] He left the service with the rank of captain. [1]