With standard military supply chains in a state of collapse, Pappy is desperate to keep his planes in the air. This desperation leads him right into a trap. Harpenger cons Pappy into a high-stakes trade: a cache of much-needed whiskey for airplane oil. It seems like a classic Black Sheep "horse trade" until the oil fails during combat, putting the pilots in immediate danger.
The boys of VMF-214 are back at it, but this time the toughest fight isn't in the cockpit of a Corsair—it's on the ground, navigating the murky waters of wartime supply lines. In the sixth episode of Black Sheep Squadron ’s second season (originally aired January 18, 1978), Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington and his crew face a crisis that a Japanese Zero can’t solve: a severe military supply shortage. [S2E6] Ten'll Get You Five
: Fans of Robert Conrad will note that he didn't just lead the squadron on-screen; he also stepped behind the camera to direct this particular episode. Cast Highlights Robert Conrad as Maj. Greg "Pappy" Boyington Scott Colomby as Sgt. Carlos Harpenger John Larroquette as Lt. Bob Anderson Robert Ginty as Lt. T.J. Wylie Dana Elcar as Col. Lard With standard military supply chains in a state
: For longtime fans, this episode is bittersweet. It marks the final appearances for two series staples: Lt. Robert Anderson (John Larroquette) and Lt. Thomas Joseph "T.J." Wylie (Robert Ginty). It seems like a classic Black Sheep "horse
: While the series often leans into the "misfit hero" trope, this episode highlights the gritty reality of the Solomon Islands campaign, where survival often depended on illicit trades and "requisitioning" supplies.