About the Author

John Nixon was born in Ulverston, South Lakes, in 1953 and attended High Newton Primary School. Later, on leaving Cartmel Church of England School in 1968, he made his living in varied ways until he joined Her Majesty's Prison Service in 1974. After 32 years service, he is now retired and a self-employed writer. John is also the author of 'Wings over Sands' the history of RAF Cark & RAF Grange-over-Sands, and 'Warbirds of Walney' the history of RAF Walney Airfield which was shortlisted for the 2014 Lakeland Book of the Year.