Bill Gunston
Bill Gunston OBE FRAeS (born 1927 England) 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 Books.
Early life
Born William Tudor Gunston in London in 1927, Gunston was educated at Pinner County Grammar School. In his spare time, he was Flight Sergeant in the school Air Training Corps squadron and, for several months, the London Philharmonic Orchestra's librarian.
On leaving school, Gunston joined the Royal Air Force. He was sent to University College, Durham from 1945-46 and then served as a pilot for three years, during which time he flew many types of aircraft, including the de Havilland Vampire jet fighter. After leaving the RAF, Gunston joined the staff of Flight International magazine, where, writing as "W.T.G.", he was appointed Technical Editor in 1955. Since 1969, he has been part of the production team on the annual publication Jane's All the World's Aircraft. He was editor of Jane's Aero-Engines from 1995 to 2007.[1]
Honours and awards
- 1 January 1996 William Tudor Gunston was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to aviation journalism.[2]
Books
a very partial listing
- Plane Speaking, Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1991 ISBN 1-85260-166-3
- Mikoyan MiG-21, Osprey, 1986 ISBN 0-85045-652-5
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Modern Military Aircraft ISBN 978-0-86101-010-3
- 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
- Modern Fighting Aircraft ISBN 0-86101-158-9
- The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II ISBN 0-7603-0722-9
- Fighters of the Fifties, Specialty Press, 1981 ISBN 0-933424-32-9
- Early Supersonic Fighters of the West London: Ian Allan Ltd., 1973. ISBN 0-7110-0636-9.
- Bombers of the West. London: Ian Allan Ltd., 1973. ISBN 0-7110-0456-0.
- The Encyclopedia of the World's Combat Aircraft. New York: Chartwell Books, Inc., 1976. ISBN 0-89009-054-8.
- Faster Than Sound: The Story of Supersonic Flight. London: Haynes, 1992. ISBN 1-85260-317-8.
- Attack Aircraft of the West London: Ian Allan Ltd., 1974. ISBN 0-7110-0523-0.
- An Illustrated Guide to Allied Fighters of World War II. London: Salamander Books Ltd, 1981. ISBN 0-668-05228-7.
- An Illustrated Guide to Military Helicopters, London: Salamander Books Ltd, 1981. ISBN 0-86101-110-4.
- An Illustrated Guide to the Israeli Air Force, London: Salamander Books Ltd, 1982. ISBN 0-86101-140-6.
- An Illustrated Guide to Future Fighters and Combat Aircraft, London: Salamander Books Ltd, 1984. ISBN 0-86101-163-5.
- World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens. 1986. ISBN 0-85059-717-X.
- World Encyclopaedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Patrick Stephens Ltd. 1993. ISBN 1-55750-939-5.
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]
Notes
- ^ Editorial Team Janes Aero-Engines
- ^ "No. 54255". The London Gazette (invalid
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