The Rear Gunner

Documentary-style drama on training of aerial rear gunners in World War II. Private PeeWee Williams, a Kansas farm boy, transforms his home-grown shooting skills into those necessary to an aerial gunner in the tail turret of an American bomber. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Release Date

April 10, 1943

Status

Released

Original Title

The Rear Gunner

Runtime

26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English