CAF Warbird Tube - The Real Black Sheep Squadron w/ Stephen Chapis

Sep

23

Dallas, Texas

September 23, 2026 Few fighter squadrons of World War II have achieved the legendary status of the Black Sheep. Led by Maj. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, the Marines of VMF-214 flew their F4U Corsairs against Japanese forces in the South Pacific, building an extraordinary combat record—and a reputation that would live on long after the war. But where does the history end and the legend begin? In this episode of Warbird Tube, we welcome aviation historian and author Stephen Chapis to explore the real story of the Black Sheep Squadron, the men who flew with VMF-214, and the Corsair that became forever linked with their name. We’ll also look at how their wartime story became part of popular culture through the 1970s television series Baa Baa Black Sheep. Chapis is the author of Poor Little Lambs: The Baa Baa Black Sheep Story, the result of years of research, interviews, rare photographs, and firsthand accounts examining the making of the series and the remarkable collection of warbirds that brought the Black Sheep back to life on television. Join us as we separate history from Hollywood and discover why, more than 80 years after their famous WWII combat tours, the Black Sheep Squadron continues to capture the imagination of aviation enthusiasts.

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