Roy Braybrook is a highly regarded aviation writer who worked in the aeronautical business for thirty years. Roy has authored many titles for Osprey, including Combat Aircraft: The Four Generations.Michael Roffe is an illustrator of military subjects who has worked for Osprey Publishing for many years.Terry Hadler has illustrated a number of Osprey Publishing books over the years, with a special interest in armoured vehicles.Mike Chappell retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Mike has written and illustrated many books for Osprey.

• IntroductionThe Problems The Preparations The War in the AirThe Plates