Andrew Thomas trained as a navigator in the RAF and flew a variety of aircraft from two-seat jets to the E-3 AWACS. After a very long service career, including operations over the Balkans, West Africa, Iraq and Afghanistan, he retired to devote more time to his research into RAF history. He has written over a dozen titles on this subject and is a regular author for Wingleader.

Mark Postlethwaite
Mark is one of the world’s leading aviation artists, with his work hanging in major collections and museums worldwide. He has been a professional aviation artist for over 25 years and during his career has flown in a variety of front line military aircraft including the Harrier, Hawk and Tucano, as well as vintage types such as the BE2c and the FE2b down in New Zealand. He has also contributed to several TV documentaries and even won the top prize on the old TV game show $64,000 Question with Bob Monkhouse answering questions on the Battle of Britain. Mark has produced over 150 cover paintings for Osprey Publishing over the years and in his early career was published by Air Vice Marshal J E ‘Johnnie’ Johnson’s fine art business. He has a broad knowledge of WWII aviation with a particular focus and passion for RAF Bomber Command.