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[[Image:Baa-Baa-Black-Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (1976-1978)]] | [[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 1976-1978 on NBC and was inspired by the exploits of Marine fighter ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington. | '''''Baa Baa Black Sheep''''' was a World War II television series that aired from 1976-1978 on NBC and was inspired by the exploits of Marine fighter ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington. The series starred [[Robert Conrad]] as Boyington as he led a group 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 series ''Baa Baa Black Sheep'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the series ''Baa Baa Black Sheep'':''' | ||
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==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|500px|]] | [[Image:BB17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==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 the episode "Up for Grabs", when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines. | ||
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | [[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]] | ||
[[Image:BB06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:BB06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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==M1A1 Thompson== | ==M1A1 Thompson== | ||
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] in the series. | Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the [[Thompson Submachine Gun#M1A1 Thompson|M1A1 Thompson]] in the series. When Pappy and his men go on a mission to rescue a downed pilot, they are armed with the Thompsons. | ||
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 20-round magazine and Cutts compensator .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 20-round magazine and Cutts compensator .45 ACP]] | ||
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=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.]] | ||
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Lt. French is seen carrying a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as his sidearm. | Lt. French is seen carrying a [[Colt New Service]] revolver as his sidearm. | ||
[[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. | [[Image:ColtModel1909Army.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Model 1909 Colt Army Revolver - .45 LC. This model is stamped "Property of U.S. Government" under barrel and "M1909" on front bottom of grip strap. Grips not original - US issue bore plain uncheckered walnut.]] | ||
[[Image:BB09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:BB09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==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|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ==Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun== | ||
The [[Browning M2#Browning M2 Heavy Barrel|Browning M2HB heavy machine gun]] is seen on 214's airfield in machine gun nests. | 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|500px]] | [[Image:Baa 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
Revision as of 21:57, 18 December 2011
Baa Baa Black Sheep was a World War II television series that aired from 1976-1978 on NBC and was inspired by the exploits of Marine fighter ace Greg "Pappy" Boyington. The series starred Robert Conrad as Boyington as he led a group 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 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 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 the episode "Up for Grabs", when their island is taken over by Japanese forces disguised as Marines.
Submachine Guns
M1A1 Thompson
Several Marines are seen carrying or firing the M1A1 Thompson in the series. When Pappy and his men go on a mission to rescue a downed pilot, they are armed with the Thompsons.
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?".
Colt New Service
Lt. French is seen carrying a Colt New Service 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" (technically grenade launchers) 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.
