Tail End Charlie

See also: Tail-End Charlie

English

Alternative forms

• Tail-End Charlie

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Noun

Tail End Charlie (plural Tail End Charlies)

1. (chiefly British, slang, in World War II) the last aircraft in a formation
2. (chiefly British, slang, in World War II) the rear gunner in a bomber
3. The man guarding the rear of a patrol.