About the Author

Richard C. Smith was born in Ilford, London in 1956 and became interested in military history and aviation at an early age. Since 2000, he has written eight books, the first six have all been produced by the renowned Grub Street Publishers. Four tomes covering the history of his local famous WW1 and WW2 aerodrome of RAF Hornchurch, others include a biography on the New Zealand fighter ace Alan Deere and a pictorial history of RAF Duxford.

Reviews

"'Attention to detail is apparent. One aspect which lifts it from similar histories, is the human side, which makes it all the more appealing and lifelike.' Wingspan 'It is such an important part of our history and the book features many spectacular first-hand accounts of life at the aerodrome.' Romford Recorder 'Copious listings of units, station commanders, squadron commanders, pilots and aircrew all add to its reference value.' Flypast"