Known only as the “Naked Gunner”, this Navy crewman took off his clothes to rescue an injured pilot from the water while under enemy fire and then returned to his gun blister aboard an amphibious plane on a mission to save U.S. airmen downed over Japanese waters. Papua New Guinea, 1944 [1000×1051]
PreOpTransCentaur
It’s always nice when the sub name gets taken literally. Gotdamn.
theanedditor
Can we just admire this guy’s physique for a minute. It’s stunning, David-like. And callipygian for sure.
In the midst of carnage and violence and yet he looks so calm and serene.
The humanity on display goes far beyond the exposure of his body.
Flippin1999
Man, they just don’t make ‘em like they used to…..
garconpassionne
Anybody know the guys name?
amature_aperture
Every day I come across a post of the naked gunner is a good day.
skinnylemur
Why did he need to take off his clothes to save the person?
AbnormalSkittle
Why did he take his clothes off?
Ninjafolife
Is that America’s ass?
joyyfulsub
This dude looks remarkably "modern" for the period. Maybe it’s the hair. Got a bit of a Gosling thing going on.
InstitutionalizedTot
You know his Navy buddy INSISTED on taking a picture just for “memories”
tenghu
I feel like everyone was a badass back in the day. Emphasis on the ass.
FigEnabler
The enemy identification poster is almost as cool as what’s covering it.
Almost
duckvimes_
"Sir, it’s not necessary–or wise–to be naked."