There I Was…Flat on My Back

by Stevens

Here is a collection of aviation humor by former fighter pilot and syndicated cartoonist Bob Stevens. Dedicated to all the airmen of World War II, Korea and "Nam, it is a compilation of cartoons, jokes, Air Force jargon, aircraft silhouettes and barracks - each one more hilarious than the last. This is a book every aviation enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy. Here's the best of military humor, whether you are a pilot, navigator, bombardier or "gravel agitator" - you'll get a tremendous kick out of Bob's work. "Hello tower. This is Cadet Dumbjohn. I've lost my headset. Landing instructions, please." This is the best of many years of Bob's aviation cartooning. He has put together some of the best humor to come out of the last three air wars. And don't forget some 60 tankard ballads shouted in O Clubs and in flight ops ready rooms - they are all here, line and verse. Laugh on!

Genres: Military Fiction

223 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1975

Reviews

[Duane · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed some of this book but to be honest, you have had to live through the pilot's experiences to really "get" this book. Each two page fold covers either a song sung by military pilots or a personal experience by the author. Then the following page has comics pertaining to that thought. For someone who actually flew for the military, this book would be perfect, but for the casual observer it just doesn't click. I nice addition for a World War II adult collection.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who hasn't been in the military, this collection of comic anecdotes from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam is funny. For those who were in the military, it is simply hilarious.