Ralph Harvey

Ralph Harvey [not to be confused by another author with the same name] writes primarily about civil and military aviation, history and technology. Developing the Gull-Winged F4U Corsair − And Taking It To Sea compliments existing texts about the historic naval fighter, and was inspired by the author's personal acquaintance with Vought engineers and test pilots. Man of the Waterfront: The Story of Kaye Williams and Captain's Cove is the long awaited biography of one of America's most unique and fascinating waterfront entrepreneurs. SS7 − The Quiet Revolution That Changed Your Telephone Service tells how modern telephone systems evolved, and explains technologies that route telephone calls, support smartphone apps, seamless roaming and number portability, in a way that will interest non-technical readers. A former transport pilot, the author's experience as a parent and adjunct college instructor has reinforced his belief in the benefits of reading and lifetime learning.