In World War II RAF slang, what name was given to the rear gunner?
The Rear Gunner "The Rear Gunner" is a B-24 Liberator although Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers are also seen. Other aircraft that are in the film include the Douglas B-18 Bolo, Martin B-10, Lockheed Hudson and North American T-6. "The Rear Gunner" was typical of the propaganda and training films of the period produced under the auspices of the Office of War Information. The film was distributed and exhibited by Warner Bros. under the auspices of the Motion Picture Committee Cooperating for National Defense. "The Rear Gunner" was the fourth wartime film short produced by Warner Brothers Studios and proved popular with audiences.
RAF slang RAF slang The Royal Air Force developed a distinctive slang which has been documented in works such as "Piece of Cake" and the "Dictionary of RAF slang". The following is a comprehensive selection of slang terms and common abbreviations used by British Armed Forces from before World War II until the present day; less common abbreviations are not included. Often common colloquial terms are used as well by airmen, as well as less savory ones. In addition some terms have come into common parlance such as "I "pranged" the car last night". Other slang was used by British and Empire