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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.
"...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"
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