Bill Gunston

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Bill Gunston OBE FRAeS (b. 1927) is one of the most internationally respected and published aviation and military authors. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1943 to 1948, and is a flying instructor. He has spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He is the author of over 350 books and articles.

His work includes many books published by Salamander.

[edit] Books

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Modern Military Aircraft ISBN-13: 978-0861010103
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Rockets and Missiles ISBN 0-8317-7415-0
Soviet Air Power
The US War Machine
Submarines in Colour - Blandford Colour Series - Blandford - 1976 - ISBN 0-7137-0780-1

[edit] Career

Editor in chief of the Aero-engine division of Jane's Information Group since 1968
Assistant compiler for Jane's All The World's Aircraft
Former technical editor Flight International Magazine
Technology editor Science Journal^{[citation needed]}