The Complete Visual Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft of World Wars I and II: Features a Directory of Over 70 Aircraft with 330 Identification Photograph (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780754830566)

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, England, acknowledged as one of the world's leading centres for aviation enthusiasts. Having held research and exhibition posts at the museum, he headed Duxford's Marketing Department for many years before establishing his own consultancy. He has written extensively on historic aviation and has acted as a consultant for the media and the publishing industry. His published works include Bombers and The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft.