Mark C. Wilkins is an historian, writer, lecturer, and museum professional. He has been director and curator of both the Cape Cod Maritime Museum and The Atwood House Museum and has worked for the Smithsonian Institution & Mystic Seaport. Mark is a published author of books and articles relating to maritime and aviation history. Mark has been a contributor to Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine and Aviation History magazine. He has an A.L.M. in history from Harvard University and was the historical consultant and producer of aerial effects for the Lafayette Escadrille documentary film. He serves on the Board for the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.