The Black Sheep: The Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II - Softcover

"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

* 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. From the formation of the squadron through to its most recent history, Gamble provides details and analysis. His account is a`warts and all' history, which shows that Boyington was not the only oddball in it and the early Corsair fighter was nearly as dangerous to its pilots as to the Japanese. He criticises Boyington for exaggerating his victories and sets down the truth about his exploits.