Background
He was the eldest son of Thomas Vickers (engine-fitter) and Elizabeth Alice Amelia, née Jukes.
He was the eldest son of Thomas Vickers (engine-fitter) and Elizabeth Alice Amelia, née Jukes.
F. B Vickers was in England on the 25th of March 1903 at Rood End, Oldbury, Worcestershire, England. In also married Elsie Mavys (Sue) Johnson, on the 7th of January 1970. F. B. Vickers migrated to Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, as he was unable to find employment after the factory closed where he was an apprentice fitter and turner in 1925.
He worked on the land, on sheep stations, as a poultry farmer and in road gangs, before serving with the Australian Imperial Force in the Middle East during World World War World War II After suffering a leg injury he returned to recuperate in Australia and began to write while recovering in hospital.
He wrote short stories and radio plays and two plays for the stage.
In addition to writing six novels he also gave many talks on American Broadcasting Company radio. In 1948 he received an honourable mention in the Sydney Morning Herald novel competition, and shared the third prize the next year with another novel. He served as President of the Fellowship of Australian Writers.
He wrote at least 26 published works and died in 1985.