ArtKramr wrote:


It was part of the English language. We were all called Fly Boys since the
earliest days of WW II. Your objejctions come 65 years too late.

Arthur Kramer


The only dictionary I can find it in is the the OED, which lists it as
U.S. Slang applied specifically to Pilots.

My 1958 unabridged Websters doesn't even list it.

I have heard it used as a derogatory term in both military and civilian
aviation circles during the 50s through to the 90s. Although I do seem
to recall it being used in some popular songs, literaure and newsmedia
in the 40s.


Dave