Carl Molesworth is an editor and writer for Reed Elsevier. He has been researching and writing about fighter operations in World War 2 for more than 25 years. His seven previous titles include four books for Osprey, "P-40 Warhawk Aces of the CBI," "P-40 Warhawk Aces of the MTO," "P-40 Warhawk Aces of the Pacific "and "Very Long Range P-51 Mustang Units of the Pacific War," In 2004, he won a Gold Award for his writing in the Trade Association Business Publications International's annual competition. The author lives in Mount Vernon, WA.