Author: Gregory Boyington
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804150796
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Here, in his own words, is the true story of America's wildest flying hero, of his extraordinary heroism, and of his greatest battle of all—the fight to survive. The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies. Pappy himself was a living legend—he personally shot down twenty-eight Japanese planes, and won the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. He broke every rule in the book doing so, but when he fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese his real ordeal began.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Author: Gregory Boyington
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804150796
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Here, in his own words, is the true story of America's wildest flying hero, of his extraordinary heroism, and of his greatest battle of all—the fight to survive. The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies. Pappy himself was a living legend—he personally shot down twenty-eight Japanese planes, and won the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. He broke every rule in the book doing so, but when he fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese his real ordeal began.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804150796
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
Here, in his own words, is the true story of America's wildest flying hero, of his extraordinary heroism, and of his greatest battle of all—the fight to survive. The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies. Pappy himself was a living legend—he personally shot down twenty-eight Japanese planes, and won the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. He broke every rule in the book doing so, but when he fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese his real ordeal began.
The Black Sheep
Author: Bruce Gamble
Publisher: Presidio Press
ISBN: 0891417117
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
With their renowned squadron leader Greg “Pappy” Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 was one of the best-known and most colorful combat units of World War II. The popular television series Baa Baa Black Sheep added to their legend—while obscuring the truly remarkable combat record of the Black Sheep and Boyington. A retired naval flight officer and former historian for the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Bruce Gamble provides a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force.
Publisher: Presidio Press
ISBN: 0891417117
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
With their renowned squadron leader Greg “Pappy” Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 was one of the best-known and most colorful combat units of World War II. The popular television series Baa Baa Black Sheep added to their legend—while obscuring the truly remarkable combat record of the Black Sheep and Boyington. A retired naval flight officer and former historian for the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Bruce Gamble provides a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force.
Swashbucklers and Black Sheep
Author: Bruce Gamble
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1610586905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
“A stunning portrait of incredibly courageous men and their awesome flying machines.”—Alex Kershaw, author of The Few Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 is the world’s most famous fighter squadron. Its second wartime squadron commander was the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington and the squadron were the loose inspiration for the late-seventies NBC television series Baa Baa Black Sheep, which was later syndicated under the name Black Sheep Squadron. Swashbucklers and Black Sheep is a comprehensive illustrated history of the squadron from its formation and first two combat tours on Guadalcanal as the Swashbucklers, which included their transition to the iconic gull-winged Corsair, to the arrival of their second commander, Pappy Boyington, after which they became the Black Sheep. The squadron’s combat over Bougainville and Rabaul and the story of Boyington being shot down are covered, as are the squadron’s exploits in the latter part of the war (while Boyington was a POW), which culminated in the heavy losses suffered aboard the carrier USS Franklin. The squadron’s service in Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror complete the storied history of VMF 214. In addition to a rich collection of historical photography, Swashbucklers and Black Sheep features combat aviation artwork from four of America’s top aviation artists: John Shaw, Jim Laurier, Craig Kodera, and Bob Rasmussen.
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1610586905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
“A stunning portrait of incredibly courageous men and their awesome flying machines.”—Alex Kershaw, author of The Few Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 is the world’s most famous fighter squadron. Its second wartime squadron commander was the legendary Greg “Pappy” Boyington. Boyington and the squadron were the loose inspiration for the late-seventies NBC television series Baa Baa Black Sheep, which was later syndicated under the name Black Sheep Squadron. Swashbucklers and Black Sheep is a comprehensive illustrated history of the squadron from its formation and first two combat tours on Guadalcanal as the Swashbucklers, which included their transition to the iconic gull-winged Corsair, to the arrival of their second commander, Pappy Boyington, after which they became the Black Sheep. The squadron’s combat over Bougainville and Rabaul and the story of Boyington being shot down are covered, as are the squadron’s exploits in the latter part of the war (while Boyington was a POW), which culminated in the heavy losses suffered aboard the carrier USS Franklin. The squadron’s service in Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror complete the storied history of VMF 214. In addition to a rich collection of historical photography, Swashbucklers and Black Sheep features combat aviation artwork from four of America’s top aviation artists: John Shaw, Jim Laurier, Craig Kodera, and Bob Rasmussen.
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Author: Jane Cabrera
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 9780823436385
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A girl who can't seem to stop knitting and a sheep who just can't say no star in this captivating new rendition of the well-loved nursery song. As a host of characters from nursery rhymes receive wonderful handmade gifts, poor Black Sheep's coat grows thinner. But there is a special reward in store for a generous sheep in this story about the joy of giving. For extra fun follow a winding strand of yarn through the pages of the book. Sheet music is included.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 9780823436385
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A girl who can't seem to stop knitting and a sheep who just can't say no star in this captivating new rendition of the well-loved nursery song. As a host of characters from nursery rhymes receive wonderful handmade gifts, poor Black Sheep's coat grows thinner. But there is a special reward in store for a generous sheep in this story about the joy of giving. For extra fun follow a winding strand of yarn through the pages of the book. Sheet music is included.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 163290120X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Music and text together will engage students and help them have fun as they learn about this popular English nursery rhyme.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 163290120X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Music and text together will engage students and help them have fun as they learn about this popular English nursery rhyme.
Baa Baa, Black Sheep
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Author: Melissa Everett
Publisher: Re-Versed Rhymes
ISBN: 9781486712595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
While you may have heard of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you heard of his friends, Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green Sheep? Laugh along with this expanded version of the classic children's rhyme as sheep from all across the rainbow teach you and your child nonsensical verses about each color.
Publisher: Re-Versed Rhymes
ISBN: 9781486712595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
While you may have heard of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you heard of his friends, Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green Sheep? Laugh along with this expanded version of the classic children's rhyme as sheep from all across the rainbow teach you and your child nonsensical verses about each color.
Baa, Baa Black Sheep / Baa, Baa Pink Sheep
Author: Mick Gowar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780749680220
Category : Nursery rhymes, English
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Brightly illustrated nursery rhymes and alternative nursery rhymes for newly independent readers by some of today's best loved children's poets.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780749680220
Category : Nursery rhymes, English
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
Brightly illustrated nursery rhymes and alternative nursery rhymes for newly independent readers by some of today's best loved children's poets.
Lost Black Sheep
Author: Robert T. Reed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781555715496
Category : Air pilots, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781555715496
Category : Air pilots, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Author: Iza Trapani
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 160734548X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 160734548X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.