Robert Forsyth has studied the history and operations of the Luftwaffe for many years. He has written a number of books for Osprey, including
Jagdverband 44 and
Jagdgeschwader 7 'Notwony' (Aviation Elite Units series),
Fw 190 Sturmboche vs B-17 Flying Fortress (Duel),
Aces of the Legion Condor and
Luftwaffe Viermot Aces 1942-45 (Aircraft of the Aces),
Me 262 Bomber and Reconnaissance Units (Combat Aircraft), and
Messerschmidt Me264 Amerika Bomber (X-Planes). He works in publishing, having founded
Classic Publications and the imprint
Tattered Flag. He lives in the UK.
Jim Laurier is a native of New England, growing up in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and throughout his life he has worked in many mediums creating artwork on a variety of subjects. He has worked on the Osprey Aviation list since 2000, and in that time he has produced some of the finest artwork seen in these volumes. He currently lives in New Hampshire.