Born in country NSW, Australia, my fascination with historic aircraft began early, sparked by trips with my father to see the many ex-618 Squadron Mosquito wrecks on local farms, and later visits to the magnificent Warbirds at the Camden Museum of Aviation and Sid Marshall’s collection at Bankstown. I worked in a completely different field for most of my life, but Warbirds and aviation history were always my passion. After retiring, I founded Warbirds Online to share news on Australia’s remarkable restorations and helped establish two aviation heritage charities—AAHC Qld and Hunter Fighter Collection. I’m now lucky enough to travel around following restorations and telling their stories.