tail-gunner

Noun

(plural tail gunners)

One who operates the gun or guns in in the tail of a military aircraft, usually a bomber.
(colloquial) One whose function in an organization is to defend it from attackers, for example, in public relations or public affairs.

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In modern aircraft, such weapons would not be operated by dedicated personnel.

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