The sixth episode of Black Sheep Chronicles: VMF-214 in World War II is now on YouTube. Last year (HERE), Gamble introduced a thrilling new series of episodes focusing on the famous Black Sheep Squadron (VMF-214). His debut book, The Black Sheep, published in 1998, offered a highly engaging narrative that not only expanded but also corrected the historical account of VMF-214 and its legendary Squadron Leader Greg “Pappy” Boyington. With four titles currently available, Bruce Gamble is widely regarded as the leading author on the subject of the Pacific Air War.
Part 6 of the Black Sheep Chronicles series tells the story of the reorganization of VMF-214 at MCAS Santa Barbara in early 1944 and follows the new squadron through a full year of costly training before it was deployed aboard the USS Franklin in February 1945. The video features rare wartime color footage of Corsairs at Santa Barbara and the well-known drama of the bombing of the USS Franklin off the coast of Japan on March 19, 1945. The horrific ordeal knocked VMF-214 out of the war with high loss of life.
Episode 6
Chronicles of the Black Sheep, Part 1: Wildcat Days
Chronicles of the Black Sheep, Part 2: Corsairs and Adventurers!
Chronicles of the Black Sheep, Part 3: The Origins of the Black Sheep
Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 4: Maj. Boyington’s First Combat Mission
Black Sheep Chronicles, Part 5: Maj. Boyington’s 2nd Combat Mission
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the United States in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His passion for aviation began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter crew chief, and his father, a military air traffic controller. His childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to earn his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. After 24 years in the United States, he now flies full-time for a Part-91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the United States in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His passion for aviation began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter crew chief, and his father, a military air traffic controller. His childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to earn his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. After 24 years in the United States, he now flies full-time for a Part-91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
