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[[Image:Baa-Baa-Black-Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (1976-1978)]] | |||
'''''Baa Baa Black Sheep''''' was a World War II television series that aired from 1976 to 1978 on NBC and was inspired by the exploits of Marine fighter ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington. The series starred [[Robert Conrad]] as Boyington as he commanded a squadron of misfit Marine fighter pilots who came to be known as the "Black Sheep". The show also went under the name "Black Sheep Squadron". | |||
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The [[M1 Garand]] is the main weapon used by US Marines in the series. | The [[M1 Garand]] is the main weapon used by US Marines in the series. | ||
[[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | [[Image:M1 Garand.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:BB13.jpg|thumb|none|400px|US Marines fire their M1 Garands during the taking of an island in "New Georgia on My Mind".]] | |||
==M1 Carbine== | ==M1 Carbine== | ||
The [[M1 Carbine]] is also a frequent weapon carried by Marines in the series. | The [[M1 Carbine]] is also a frequent weapon carried by Marines in the series. As with the majority of productions at the time, the Carbine used is of the Korean War era. | ||
[[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. | [[Image:M1CarbineLateModel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Korean War Era [[M1 Carbine|M1 Carbine]], with Birch Stock, Adjustable sight, bayonet lug, and twin magazine pouch. This version is seen most often in World War II movies, despite being anachronistic for most World War II battles.]] | ||
[[Image:BB17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sgt. Callahan ([[William Lucking]]) holds the M1 Carbine in "New Georgia on My Mind".]] | |||
==Arisaka Type 38== | |||
The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series. Pappy and some of the Black Sheep are seen with them during the episode "Up for Grabs", when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines. | |||
[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 long rifle - 6.5x50mmSR]] | |||
[[File:BB03.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese soldiers disguised as US Marines prepare to use their rifles in "Up for Grabs". The one in the foreground is using a Type 99]] | |||
==Arisaka Type 99== | ==Arisaka Type 99== | ||
The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series. | The [[Arisaka Rifle|Arisaka Type 99]] rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series. Pappy and some of the Black Sheep are seen with them during "Up for Grabs" (S1E07), when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 short rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[File:BB03.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Japanese soldiers disguised as US Marines prepare to use their rifles in "Up for Grabs" (S1E07). The one in the background is using a Type 99]] | |||
[[Image:BB06.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Pappy uses the rifle in "Up for Grabs" (S1E07).]] | |||
==Mauser Gewehr 1898== | |||
1st Lt. Donald "Don" French ([[Jeff MacKay]]) can be seen with a German [[Gewehr 1898]]. | |||
[[Image:Mauser g98.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm.]] | |||
[[File:BB07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1st Lt. Donald "Don" French ([[Jeff MacKay]]) uses the rifle in "Up for Grabs" (S1E07).]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== | ==M1928A1 Thompson== | ||
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun# | Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1928A1 Thompson|M1928A1 Thompson]] in the series. In "Best Three Out of Five", Pappy and his men are armed with Thompsons while on a mission to rescue a downed pilot. | ||
[[Image:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 20-round magazine and Cutts compensator .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Baa 05.jpg|400px|thumb|none|In "Best Three Out of Five", Pappy is armed with a Thompson during a rescue mission.]] | ||
[[File:Baa 06.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Capt. Jim Gutterman ([[James Whitmore Jr.]]) uses the Thompson.]] | |||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Colt M1911A1== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
The main sidearm carried by the Black Sheep is the Colt [[M1911A1]]. | The main sidearm carried by the Black Sheep is the Colt [[M1911A1]]. Pappy is seen drawing his in Season 1's "Anyone for Suicide?". | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War II issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[Image:BB10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Despite having an attack of malaria, Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington ([[Robert Conrad]]) is still able to pull his M1911A1 in Season 1's "Anyone for Suicide?".]] | |||
== | [[Image:BB09.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lt. T.J. Wiley ([[Robert Ginty]], on the far right) is seen with a holstered [[M1911A1]] as his sidearm in Season 1's "Anyone for Suicide?". ]] | ||
Lt. French is seen carrying a [[ | ==Smith & Wesson Victory Model== | ||
Lt. French is seen carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolver as his sidearm. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:S&W-Victory-Model.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Smith & Wesson Victory Model - .38 S&W. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" top strap of receiver.]] | ||
[[Image:BB09.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Lt. Don French ([[Jeff MacKay]], second from the right) is seen carrying a [[Smith & Wesson Victory Model]] revolver as his sidearm in "Anyone for Suicide?". ]] | |||
==Nambu Type 14== | ==Nambu Type 14== | ||
The main sidearm of Japanese forces on the series is the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]]. | The main sidearm of Japanese forces on the series is the [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]]. A Nambu is most notably seen carried by the Japanese officer who threatens Boyington in Season 1's "Up for Grabs". | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|400px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | |||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb| | [[Image:BB02.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Nambu is most notably seen carried by the Japanese officer who threatens Boyington in Season 1's "Up for Grabs".]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Browning M2HB]] | The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Heavy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is seen on 214's airfield in machine gun nests. Pappy is seen firing it during an air raid. Sgt. Micklin ([[Red West]]) also uses it in different episodes. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[Image:Baa 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|In "Best Three Out of Five", Pappy and Maj. Red Buell ([[Charles Napier]]) defend the base from Zeros with Browning M2's.]] | |||
==Browning M2 Aircraft== | |||
The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Aircraft|Browning M2 Aircraft]] appears as the primary armament of the Black Sheeps' F4U Corsair fighters, mounted in groups of three in each wing for a total of six. | |||
[[Image:M2aircraft.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning M2 Aircraft .50 BMG]] | |||
== Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun == | == Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun == | ||
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==Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
Japanese forces are also seen using the [[Type 92 | Japanese forces are also seen using the [[Type 92 heavy machine gun|Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun]] in several episodes, sometimes fired from machine gun nests and sometimes mounted on armored vehicles. | ||
[[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm.]] | [[Image:Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Type 89 "Knee Mortar"== | ==Type 89 "Knee Mortar"== | ||
[[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]] | [[Type 89 "Knee Mortar"]]s are used by Japanese forces in various episodes. | ||
[[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Type89KneeMortar.jpg|thumb|none|402px|Type 89 "Knee Mortar" - 50mm]] | ||
==Mk II hand grenade== | ==Mk II hand grenade== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:54, 16 September 2021
Baa Baa Black Sheep was a World War II television series that aired from 1976 to 1978 on NBC and was inspired by the exploits of Marine fighter ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington. The series starred Robert Conrad as Boyington as he commanded a squadron of misfit Marine fighter pilots who came to be known as the "Black Sheep". The show also went under the name "Black Sheep Squadron".
The following weapons were used in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep:
Rifles
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is the main weapon used by US Marines in the series.
M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine is also a frequent weapon carried by Marines in the series. As with the majority of productions at the time, the Carbine used is of the Korean War era.
Arisaka Type 38
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series. Pappy and some of the Black Sheep are seen with them during the episode "Up for Grabs", when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines.
Arisaka Type 99
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the series. Pappy and some of the Black Sheep are seen with them during "Up for Grabs" (S1E07), when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
1st Lt. Donald "Don" French (Jeff MacKay) can be seen with a German Gewehr 1898.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the M1928A1 Thompson in the series. In "Best Three Out of Five", Pappy and his men are armed with Thompsons while on a mission to rescue a downed pilot.
Handguns
Colt M1911A1
The main sidearm carried by the Black Sheep is the Colt M1911A1. Pappy is seen drawing his in Season 1's "Anyone for Suicide?".
Smith & Wesson Victory Model
Lt. French is seen carrying a Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver as his sidearm.
Nambu Type 14
The main sidearm of Japanese forces on the series is the Nambu Type 14 Pistol. A Nambu is most notably seen carried by the Japanese officer who threatens Boyington in Season 1's "Up for Grabs".
Machine Guns
Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
The Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen on 214's airfield in machine gun nests. Pappy is seen firing it during an air raid. Sgt. Micklin (Red West) also uses it in different episodes.
Browning M2 Aircraft
The Browning M2 Aircraft appears as the primary armament of the Black Sheeps' F4U Corsair fighters, mounted in groups of three in each wing for a total of six.
Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun
Japanese forces are seen firing the Nambu Type 99 Light Machine Gun in various episodes.
Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun
Japanese forces are also seen using the Nambu Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun in several episodes, sometimes fired from machine gun nests and sometimes mounted on armored vehicles.
Other
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"
Type 89 "Knee Mortar"s are used by Japanese forces in various episodes.
Mk II hand grenade
Mk II hand grenades are sometimes carried by the Black Sheep on various missions.
