rear gunner

rear gunner

English

Noun

rear gunner (plural rear gunners)

1. One who operates the gun in the rear turret of a bomber.
2. (colloquial) One whose function in an organization is to defend it from attackers, for example, in public relations or public affairs.

Synonyms

• tail gunner
• Tail End Charlie

Translations

one who operates the gun in the rear turret of a bomber

Japanese: 後部銃手 (こうぶじゅうしゅ, kōbu-jūshu)