An illustrated oral history of the Marine Air Wing describes their origins in World War I, their significant role in some of World War II's most harrowing battles, and the contributions of such figures as Major Pappy Boyington of the "Black Sheep Squadron."

Includes index.

Battling the Zero in the South Pacific -- Corsair in the night sky -- Bombing mission to Fortress Rabaul -- The secret mission no one told you about -- Devil dogs in a dive bomber -- Shot down in Korea -- A rescue mission that couldn't happen -- Crisis in a corsair cockpit -- Helicopter haul in a forgotten war -- Air duel over MiG Alley -- "I ain't no Marine officer. I'm a corporal." -- "Dog" mission from Da Nang -- Skyhawks versus the Viet Cong -- Medal of Honor in a Huey -- Skyhawks versus the Viet Cong (II) -- Flight of the Intruder -- Flight of the Intruder (II) -- Helicopter in a hot zone -- MiG kill near Haiphong -- Hornet pilots versus Saddam.