Bawdy Ballads & Dirty Ditties of the Wartime RAF

This book might not win any literary prizes, but let's not kid ourselves – it has a very real purpose. It’s a rollicking archive of the ribald songs and cheeky recitations that kept the spirits high among the lads of the Royal Air Force during the tumultuous days of World War II. Harold Bennett, a former flying instructor from the war, took it upon himself to gather these gems from ex-RAF blokes who were more than happy to regale him with every raunchy ballad and scandalous ditty they could remember from their time in the service.

You’ll find classic RAF anthems like 'Bless Them All' and the rather morbid 'A Bold Aviator Lay Dying,' not to mention a smorgasbord of risqué parodies of the popular tunes of the day. It's all set to the kind of traditional melodies that would have the sergeants clutching their sides in laughter. Sure, there are a few more serious numbers thrown in, just to keep you on your toes. But let’s be honest, most ex-RAF blokes will find a nostalgic familiarity in these songs, each one a reminder of the raucous camaraderie they shared across the globe.

Now, let’s get one thing straight: the humour of those young chaps in the wartime RAF was anything but politically correct by today’s standards. The contents of this book are downright bawdy and show a healthy disregard for authority. And make no mistake, it’s all presented in its unvarnished glory, because when it comes to historical accuracy, we don’t do censorship around here. So, if you’re easily offended by a bit of frank language and a splash of sexual innuendo, you might want to steer clear.

But for those of you curious about how the 'Brylcreem Boys' kept their morale up between serious missions, this book promises a right good laugh. Dive into the mischief of “Eskimo Nell,” “Salome,” “Little Mildred,” and many more characters who provided a much-needed dose of levity amid the chaos of war. It's a cheeky trip down memory lane that’s sure to entertain!

Publisher - Woodfield Publishing Ltd

Language - English

Perfect Bound

Contributors

By author

Harold Bennett

Published Date - 2000-12-01

ISBN - 9781873203699

Dimensions - 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.2 cm

Page Count - 220