Kevin Patience grew up in Kenya and served in the Royal Air Force, where he also learned to dive. A Malta posting introduced him to many historical aircraft and shipwrecks. As part of his interest in military history he was involved in the restoration of British forces graves in Bahrain.

In the 1990s Kevin published a number of books on military and transport history, later writing articles for a variety of aviation, medal and railway journals.

The Silver Lady or Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has always been associated with Rolls-Royce motor cars since the early days.

This is the tragic love story of a couple, Lord Montague of Beaulieu and Eleanor Thornton who was the model for the winged figure that has adorned thousands of Rolls-Royce radiators. A moving and fascinating story not to be missed.