About David Graham
Lived 1919 – 1994 (aged 74–75). David Graham was a British writer, fighter pilot, flight instructor and technical writer.
David Graham was the pen name of Evan (or Wilbur) Wright (1919–1994), a British crime fiction author who is mainly remembered for his post-apocalyptic novel, Down to a Sunless Sea.
RAF career Wilbur Wright was an RAF pilot in World War II. He served with the RAF as a fighter pilot during World War 2, and subsequently as a flying instructor. He later worked as a technical author for a hovercraft company.
He claimed to have encountered the ghost of a downed gunner in 1941. He self-published an account of this in 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Graham?
British crime fiction author
When was David Graham born?
David Graham was born in 1919 in South Shields.
When did David Graham die?
David Graham died in 1994.
What was David Graham's occupation?
David Graham was a writer, fighter pilot, flight instructor and technical writer.
What nationality was David Graham?
David Graham was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Graham (author)
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