About the Author

Francis Crosby has had a deep interest in aviation since an early age. After qualifying and working as an archaeologist, in 1985 he joined the Imperial War Museum's branch at Duxford, acknowledged as a mecca for aviation enthusiasts. Having held research and exhibition posts at the Museum he now heads up Duxford's Marketing Department. He has written extensively on historic aviation and has acted as a consultant for the media and the publishing industry.