United States. Marine Fighter Squadron, 214th

Organization

Staff Only

Historical Note: 214th Marine Fighter Squadron

Marine Fighter Squadron 214 was originally formed on July 1, 1942. They participated in the Solomon Islands campaign, flying out of Henderson Field on Guadalcanal Island. Called “the Black Sheep,” the Squadron’s achievements include 203 planes destroyed or damaged, nine fighter aces with 97 confirmed air-to-air kills, and numerous other victories. They were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action. The Squadron was disbanded and then reformed in January of 1944. On March 9, 1944 while stationed aboard the USS Franklin, members of the Squadron were killed during a Japanese bombing. That attack ended the Squadron’s involvement in World War II, though they later flew operations during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Fred Losch Black Sheep Squadron Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2004-04-01

Abstract

Fred Losch was a member of United States Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) known as "Black Sheep Squadron" during World War II. The collection contains photographic reproductions, ephemera, and DVDs related to the Black Sheep Squadron during World War II.

Dates: 1943-2003

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

O. Keith Williams VMF-214 "Black Sheep Squadron" Photographs

Collection — Box Small Collections Oversize Materials 2000-2005, oversize: folder

Identifier: 2002-04-18

Overview

Photographs showing members of the “Black Sheep Squadron” while they were stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.

Dates: 1943