About the Author

Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject.

He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Andy Saunders has been involved with historic aviation for over thirty years and is well known in the aircraft preservation and restoration field. His specialist area of interest is in the air war over Europe, 1939-1945. One of the co-founders of Tangmere aviation museum, and its first curator, Andy is also respected as a serious researcher and author and is a prolific contributor to the aviation press. He is passionate about flying and history, regularly traveling in search of historic aircraft and artifacts. He also acts as adviser or consultant to film and television companies. He is a former editor of Britain at War magazine and the current editor of Iron Cross.

Reviews

"...packs much information on the ace, his squadron mates, the myths surrounding his aerial career, and for the first time, where his remains likely lie...insights into character and motive based on contemporary sources. Supplemented by over seventy photographs, this aviation biography belongs on every bookshelf."-- "The Past in Review"

"...precisely what WWI aviation enthusiasts want in a book... brief, to the point, fun to read, and well illustrated....Everything about "Mannock: The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock, VC, DSO, MC, RAF" reeks of excellence".-- "Indy Squadron Dispatch, Volume 23, Number 6"

"...provides a detailed analysis of Mannock's combat record...addresses lingering aspects of Mannock's legend. ..is bound to stand as the definitive reference for years to come. Five Stars."-- "Aerodrome"

"detailed and fact filled...unique resource to those deeply interested in the pilots of the First World War...well researched and documented.."-- "Aerodrome"