Author and aviation historian
Steve Davies
Steve Davies writes military aviation history from the cockpit outward: first-hand testimony, technical understanding and documentary research combined to explain not only what happened, but what it felt like to make the decisions.
First to tell the full Red Eagles story
Davies began interviewing the people behind America’s secret MiG programmes while much of their experience remained little known. The resulting work gave the Red Eagle pilots, maintainers and organisers space to reconstruct a story that official summaries could only outline.
Research built on access and trust
Red Eagles draws on interviews with dozens of participants, supported by declassified histories, photographs and technical material. Successive editions allowed the record to grow as more witnesses and evidence became available.
From secret MiGs to the Strike Eagle
Davies has also written the two-part definitive history of the F-15E Strike Eagle: Be Afraid of the Dark and Twenty Years at War. Across both subjects, the emphasis remains on the people who designed, maintained and flew extraordinary aircraft.
Independent publishing and 10 Percent True
Through 10 Percent True, Davies publishes specialist books and long-form interviews for readers who want depth without losing the human voice. Signed copies of the third edition are available directly from the author.