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1 Page 1 FJ Photography The photography and writing of aviation photojournalist Steve Davies

2 Page 2 Con t e n t s Int r o d u c t i o n 3 Pho t o g r a p h y 4 Boo k s 6 Ma g a z i n e & Jo u r n a l Wo r k 8 Television & Br o a d c a s t Me d i a 9 Par t w o r k s 10

Steve began writing professionally in early 2001, and has since authored six critically acclaimed books and coauthored three more.

3 Page 3 Int r o d u c t i o n Steve Davies is a freelance military and commercial aviation photojournalist based in Cambridge, England. These have been published as far afield as North America, Japan, Poland, Russia, France and China, and have sold well in excess of one million copies globally. Steve began writing professionally in early 2001, and has since authored six critically acclaimed books and coauthored three more. All of these works have been illustrated with his own photography, and he is recognised as a leading aviation His freelance writing includes a plethora of articles photographer. All of the images illustrating this document were shot by him between 2001 and penned for the world s leading aviation monthly and quarterly publications, and covers an eclectic range of military aviation topics and analysis. Finally, Steve has worked as a subject matter expert for a range of military aviation documentaries commissioned by terrestrial television channels in the UK and North Steve has also written a range of aviation partwork America, and by the History Channel. magazines for leading publishers across the word.

4 Page 4 Pho t o g r a p h y Steve s photography is characterised by superb composition, simplicity and excellent use of colour and soft lighting. He has flown with Air Force units around the world, and provides digital copies of his work free of charge to those Wings and units that host him. He also provides images to Public Affairs for official use. His work has been used by majort defence corporations, defence publications and the aviation press, and he also works as a commercial photographer for civilian aerospace companies. For a slideshow of some his images, please click the link below:

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Page 6 Boo k s Since becoming a freelancer in 2001, Steve Davies has written nine books that have been distributed worldwide and have been met with critical acclaim from both military and civilian

6 Page 6 Boo k s Since becoming a freelancer in 2001, Steve Davies has written nine books that have been distributed worldwide and have been met with critical acclaim from both military and civilian communities. Steve s books have focused on modern military aviation subjects, and his writing style lends itself to placing the reader in the cockpit of some of the most exciting and advanced military aircraft in the world. No book about modern military aviation would be complete without a solid overview of the technologies and capabilities that enable today s major weapons systems to be so effective. At this, Steve excels. Combined with more than 40 hours of military orientation flights in aircraft that include the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Viper, F/A-18 Hornet, F-5 Tiger and at least a dozen other fast jet and multi engine types, his extensive knowledge of both the technology and terminology used by military aircrew provides him with unique insights into modern military avionics, weapons systems and procedures. Characterised by methodical and uncompromising research, his books rely heavily on pilot, aircrew and manufacturer interviews. It is this trait that has seen him establish a reputation for letting the men and women of the armed forces tell their own story, and for historical accuracy. It is this access and familiarity that allows him to take complex subjects and analyse them in simple terms accessible to all - another hallmark of his writing style. Steve is under contract to write two new books for publication in 2009.

Page 7 B o o k Ca t a l o g u e : (click for links to Amazon reviews) Re d Ea g l e s : Am e r i c a s

ISBN 9781 846 033 780, Osprey Publishing, 2008 Ea g l e En g a g e d : F-15, Th e Wo r l d s Mo s t Su

ISBN 1846 031 699, Osprey Publishing, 2007 F-16 Vi p e r Un i t s i n OIF.

ISBN 1841 769 096, Osprey Publishing, 2006 F-15C Un i t s i n Co m b a t.

7 Page 7 B o o k Ca t a l o g u e : (click for links to Amazon reviews) Re d Ea g l e s : Am e r i c a s Se c r e t MiGs. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2008 Ea g l e En g a g e d : F-15, Th e Wo r l d s Mo s t Su c c e s s f u l Je t Fi g h t e r. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2007 F-16 Vi p e r Un i t s i n OIF. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2006 F-15E Un i t s i n Co m b a t ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2006 F-15C Un i t s i n Co m b a t. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2005 F-15C/E Un i t s i n OIF. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2004 F-15E St r i k e Ea g l e : Al l We at h e r At t a c k Ai r c r a f t. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2002 F-15 Ea g l e & St r i k e Ea g l e. Co m b a t Le g e n d s. ISBN , Osprey Publishing, 2002

Page 8 Ma g a z i n e & Jo u r n a l Wo r k Steve has

aviation press, and continues to receive commissions

Subjects he has written about vary dramatically, and

technologies to current tactics and capabilities, weapons

8 Page 8 Ma g a z i n e & Jo u r n a l Wo r k Steve has written extensively for the leading monthly and quarterly aviation press, and continues to receive commissions despite focusing on books and partworks in recent years. Subjects he has written about vary dramatically, and include in-depth analysis of weapons systems and emerging technologies to current tactics and capabilities, weapons systems and conflicts. His main client is currently International Air Power Review.

Page 9 Television & Br o a d c a s t Me d i a Steve is subject matter expert for portions of the UK national media, and has appeared in documentaries aired on UK and US terrestrial TV, and the

When CGI is required, he can create story boards and narrative for graphic artists and CGI artists to follow.

9 Page 9 Television & Br o a d c a s t Me d i a Steve is subject matter expert for portions of the UK national media, and has appeared in documentaries aired on UK and US terrestrial TV, and the History Channel. companies and producers to secure filming permissions; access the right shots; film the most pertinent subjects; and to interview the most suitable experts. When CGI is required, he can create story boards and narrative for graphic artists and CGI artists to follow. He is able to work in a number of capacities, on- and offcamera, and has a proven track record working beihndthe-scenes as a consultant, interviewer, script writer and editor of a series of military aviation documentaries. Additionally, he has written the scripts for a number of documentaries prepared exclusively for release on DVD. His extensive contacts within a wide range of military aviation communities allows him to work with production

Page 10 Par t w o r k s Weapons of War (IMP Publishing, USA, 2007/2008) (Click Images for link to web sites) A partwork is a written publication

Each issue is released on a weekly or monthly basis, and often a completed set is designed to form a reference work on a particular topic.

Fighting Aircraft DVD Collection (DeAgostini, Japan and UK, 2007/2008): Steve has written the magazine, DVD scripts and selected video footage

Storm, Vietnam Air War, Close Air Support, Spy Planes, Cargo Haulers, Air Combat and Battlefield Recce.

, Various Territories, 2006/2007/2008) Steve has so far written the following issues: F-15, F-16, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, SR-71,

10 Page 10 Par t w o r k s Weapons of War (IMP Publishing, USA, 2007/2008) (Click Images for link to web sites) A partwork is a written publication released as a series of pre-planned magazine-like issues over a period of time. Each issue is released on a weekly or monthly basis, and often a completed set is designed to form a reference work on a particular topic. The monthly sales of a partwork will far outstrip the annual sales of even the best selling weekly industry magazine. Fighting Aircraft DVD Collection (DeAgostini, Japan and UK, 2007/2008): Steve has written the magazine, DVD scripts and selected video footage for several of the Weapons of War partworks, including: Air Launched Weapons, Attack Helos, Battle Drones, Bombers, Fighters, Operation Desert Storm, Vietnam Air War, Close Air Support, Spy Planes, Cargo Haulers, Air Combat and Battlefield Recce. World Air Information Files (Aerospace Publishing Ltd., Various Territories, 2006/2007/2008) Steve has so far written the following issues: F-15, F-16, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, SR-71, Harrier, F-22A, F-4, A-10, F-104, F-5, AH-64, B-2, F-102, F-106 and F-111. He has also written the fast jet pilot training spreads that appear in every issue. Steve has helped to update this partwork for relaunch in Poland, and has worked on the following sheets sets: F-15, Eurofighter Typhoon, Tornado, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Gazelle, F-5, Gripen, F-15E, F-4, AV-8B, AH-64, A-4 and F-35.

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