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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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maybe a dumb question but whats the black sheep squadron?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Go to http://www.blackcorvettes.com
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Originally Posted by finally_got_it
maybe a dumb question but whats the black sheep squadron?
Its the nick name of the Marine Corps squadron VMF214 commanded by MAJ Greg (Pappy) Boyington in the Pacific Campaign during WW II.

Its also a name adopted by a decent Vette club.

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Didn't know about the web site.
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