The Life and Times of Pilot Officer Prune

Tim Hamilton

ISBN 10: 011772629X / ISBN 13: 9780117726291

Published by HMSO, London, 1992

About this Item

Pilot Officer Prune, the RAF's legendary World War Two dimwit, was the protagonist of Tee Emm, the 'classified' Aircrew Training publication. First appearing in 1941, Tee Emm broke with tradition and, using humour as a teachig device, set Prune to demonstrate how NOT to do it. 136pp well illustrated in colour and b/w.

Seller Inventory # 13854/s46

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life and Times of Pilot Officer Prune
• Publisher: HMSO, London
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 011772629X
• ISBN 13: 9780117726291
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

RO30023776. PILOT OFFICER PRUNE. 1991. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 134 pages. Nombreuses photos en noir et blanc et en couleurs dans et hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.1-Aviation

Synopsis

From his beginning as Bill Hooper's personal cartoon "doodle" decorating the wall of "A" Flight's hut, the affable dimwit known as Pilot Officer Prune served right through the war, was posted to every command and even found himself "Out East". The little Spitfire pilot became the first example of a visual aid for technical training, showing thousands of aircrew all over the world how not to do it. In this book his creator Bill Hooper and Tim Hamilton trace the life and times of the plum nose character who proved such a successful anti-hero with the RAF and who doubtless saved many lives. Using drawings from the period, Bill Hooper's anecdotes and wherever possible original documents, this book should appeal to those with a keen interest in the RAF or aviation, or those who appreciate the humour of this cartoon character.