May 18, 2017 Cartoon Collections Cartoons: Military Merriment From plummeting planes to awkward homecomings, these World War II soldiers can find the humor in just about anything! Post Editors Share on Facebook (opens new window) Share on Twitter (opens new window) Share on Pinterest (opens new window) Weekly Newsletter The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox! Join SUPPORT THE POST “I wouldn’t worry about it, sir. They probably spelled your name right in the later editorials.”GentryJanuary 6, 1940 “Test Pilot Halloway calling. The radio works fine!”February 24, 1940 “I think we’d better speak to that new girl in the packing department.”Gus LundbergDecember 28, 1940 “I wish the boys back at the office could see me now – back at the office.”December 6, 1941 “One thing I can’t understand about this sentry business. Can you imagine anybody answering ‘Foe’?”William Von RiegenDecember 6, 1941 “Sergeant, I must commend the fine spirit of co-operation in your men!”Dave BregerDecember 6, 1941 “It was one of the hula-hula South Sea posters that sucked me into the Marines.”BerryDecember 20, 1941 December 4, 1943 “Would you believe it if I told you you’re the first girl I’ve danced with in over three years?”Jeff KeateDecember 2, 1944 “If you think I’ve grown!”Harry LampertDecember 2, 1944 Become a Saturday Evening Post member and enjoy unlimited access. Subscribe now
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An amusing bunch.
Most enjoyed the “friend or foe” panel.
These are all great, especially numbers 3, 4 and 9. # 2? Good God!!!