Books By Douglas C. Dildy, Tom Cooper - Author

Douglas C Dildy retired from the USAF after 26 years of service during which he commanded the 32nd Fighter Squadron and was vice commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing. A graduate of the USAF Academy as a history major and having a masters degree in Political Science, Dildy has authored five books for Osprey. Tom Cooper is the recognised expert on Arab MiG operators in general and, specifically, on Iraqi Air Force (IrAF) operations in combat against Iran and against the US-led coalition in the 1990s. He has co-authored two Osprey books on Iranian F-4 and F-14 units as well as an Combat Aircraft on Arab MiG-19 and MiG-21 Units in Combat. Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974–78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing and an aviation history enthusiast. He completed the battlescene and cover artwork.