John Cilio

John is a skilled aviation historian focused on mid twentieth-century general aviation, military aircraft and the people that made them possible. As a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association), EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and an honorary member of the Connecticut WWII Lost Squadron Veterans organization, his stories are recognized for their excellence in accuracy and authenticity.

He has written over 200 aviation articles covering everything from Autogiros, Blimps, Corsairs, Mustangs and secret B-24 missions to bomb Tokyo, to Red Bull Air Race pilots and the stories behind private aircraft. His stories have been published in more than 20 publications. John spends a lot of time at air shows around the country and especially enjoys the patriotic air show performances of Julie Clark and following the Red Bull Air Races featuring Michael Goulian.

John is an American Marketing Association Silver Effie winner and has spoken to large and small audiences in over 60 countries around the world. John also writes on Social Media and web marketing topics. This book and other books he publishes are supported by the large collection of early aviation press photographs he has collected through the years.