No doubt, the 86th infantry division, influenced McLaughlin’s choice for a name, but I believe, ultimately, it was named for war chief Blackhawk, of the Sauk tribe.
33 posted on 01/08/2022 12:36:57 AM PST by Mark17
(USAF ATCer, Retired. Father of USAF pilot. ATCers & pilots, the quintessential elements of aviation)