Phillips, Edward H.

        Edward H. Phillips has a passion for the vintage airplanes and companies in Wichita, Kansas, that have contributed so significantly to the birth and growth of commercial aviation in America.  During the past 25 years, Phillips, who holds a journalism degree from the University of North Dakota, has researched and written eight books covering the history of airframe manufacturers that made their home, fame, and fortunes in Wichita.  He is the author of "Laird Airplanes: A Legacy of Speed," He lives in Grand Prairie, Texas.