Blackhawk Squadron

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The Blackhawk Squadron (also known as the Blackhawks) is the name of a fictional team published by Quality Comics and later by DC Comics. Primarily created by Chuck Cuidera with input from both Bob Powell and Will Eisner, the team first appeared in Military Comics #1 (August 1941) and regularly starred in the eponymous Blackhawk comic book series. Originally a small team of World War II-era ace pilots of varied nationalities, both its membership and overall purpose has changed over time. The team originally operated from a hidden base known as Blackhawk Island, flying Grumman XF5F Skyrocket fighter aircraft, were known to shout their battle cry of "Hawk-a-a-a!" while battling foes, and were typically clad in matching blue and black uniforms with the a hawk or hawk-inspired insignia. While early stories pitted them against Axis powers, they also battled their own foes which included recurring foes such as King Condor and Killer Shark, femme fatales, or battled against fantastical war machines...

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