Possessing remarkable intelligence -- he can type notes in plain English , among other skills -- and fitted with his own miniature belt radio , he 's often shown perched on Blackhawk 's shoulder .
The team acquires an animal mascot in the 1950s , Blackie the hawk .
Possessing remarkable intelligence -- Blackie can type notes in plain English , among other skills -- and fitted with Blackie 's own miniature belt radio , Blackie 's often shown perched on Blackhawk 's shoulder .
The team acquires an animal mascot in the 1950s , Blackie the hawk .