The first episode of Black Sheep Chronicles: VMF-214 in World War II is now on YouTube. During the summer Gamble announced a new and exciting series of episodes about the famed Black Sheep Squadron (VMF-214). Gamble published his first book, The Black Sheep, in 1998, a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of the VMF-241 and its renowned squadron leader Greg “Pappy” Boyington. With a total of four titles now in print, Bruce is recognized as one of the top authors on the air war in the Pacific.
Using rarely-seen video footage and still photographs, author Bruce Gamble has produced Part 1: Wildcat Days, a 24-minute documentary of the famous squadron’s creation and its first tour of combat. During the spring of 1943, VMF-214’s pilots flew Grumman F4F-4 Wildcats from Fighter One airstrip on Guadalcanal in the Southwest Pacific. The video shows numerous aspects of the squadron’s combat experiences and daily existence on the fabled island.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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