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I came across this interesting story about the history of the Corsairs (and it's pilots) used on the TV series "Baa Baa Black Sheep". I figure the members here would enjoy it since many of us grew up watching this program:
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-articles/poor-lambs-corsairs-baa-baa-blacksheep.html
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Thanks for sharing. I'm going to forward this to my dad. The Corsair is his favorite plane from WWII. My grandpa might get a kick out of it too. He worked on Corsairs in Korea.
Thank you for the wonderful memories roger_wilco my friend! You brought tears to my eyes and the theme song plays in my mind!
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That is a great story. Thanks. I remember watching that show and thinking what a great looking aiplane the Corsair was.
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Cool stuff, thanks for sharing. Loved that show and yes, the Corsair is my favorite aircraft.
John
mississippivolIsn't it funny how a one season show had that much impact?
Actually there was a second season. But no third. I loved it then. Now when I watch 'em... I guess our tastes change after we grow up.
Great article. I particularly like the parts about reuniting one old Marine Avaitor with his Korean War mount for one last flight together, and the fact that a couple of the other birds were combat vets, from pretty much all of the Corsair's wars:WWII, Korea, Indochina, Algeria, Suez, Honduras... quite impressive for that little as hoc squadron.
Now if HBO could do a miniseries based upon Boyington's autobiography for the proper treatment of the story...
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Great find there! Interesting to find out the history on the aircraft, amazing how much they did move around and change hands over the years.
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