Graham Cross Author & Editor

Wayne K. Blickenstaff, known as “Blick,” was a stalwart of the 350th Fighter Squadron of the 353rd Fighter Group based at Goxhill, Metfield and Raydon, England as part of the Eighth Air Force prosecuting the strategic air campaign against Germany in the Second World War. As an original cadre member, he rose steadily through the ranks from a Second Lieutenant Element Leader to Flight Leader, Squadron Operations Officer, Squadron Leader and finally to a Lieutenant Colonel and Group Operations Officer. Graham Cross earned his doctorate in History from the University of Cambridge, and specialises in twentieth century American military, diplomatic and political history. He is a respected expert on the history of the 8th Air Force and is the historian and UK contact for the 353rd Fighter Group.