Description: Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch in British history. She has been a towering presence in British national life and throughout the world for almost 70 years. In this, the year of her 95th birthday, this special publication looks back at her reign and celebrates her close connections with the nation's armed services.
Brief description: Tim Ripley is a correspondent for Jane's Defence Weekly and has covered widely during the recent Middle East wars. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Air War Iraq, Middle East Air Forces and 16 Air Assault Brigade published by Pen & Sword.