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Fighter Escort: The P-51 Mustang

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Just how much of a game changer was the North American P-51 Mustang fighter plane in the battle for air supremacy in the skies over Europe?


We find out in this episode, with a visit to Bottisham Airfield Museum – home to the 361st Fighter Group in Cambridgeshire.


We look at the development of the Mustang – and how an American airframe matched with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine helped change the face of the air war.


We tell the story of 361st FG commanding officer Colonel Jack Christian, great-grandson of American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson.


And we discover what life was like for fighter pilot Edward Marevka, who was shot down, captured and taken prisoner of war – with his family back home wondering about his fate.


With very special thanks to podcast guest Jason Webb, chairman and trustee of Bottisham Airfield Museum, which is well worth a visit.


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Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com


To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk


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Just how much of a game changer was the North American P-51 Mustang fighter plane in the battle for air supremacy in the skies over Europe?


We find out in this episode, with a visit to Bottisham Airfield Museum – home to the 361st Fighter Group in Cambridgeshire.


We look at the development of the Mustang – and how an American airframe matched with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine helped change the face of the air war.


We tell the story of 361st FG commanding officer Colonel Jack Christian, great-grandson of American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson.


And we discover what life was like for fighter pilot Edward Marevka, who was shot down, captured and taken prisoner of war – with his family back home wondering about his fate.


With very special thanks to podcast guest Jason Webb, chairman and trustee of Bottisham Airfield Museum, which is well worth a visit.


Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com


To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk


Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - @mighty8thpod


Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Facebook - @mighty8thpod


Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Instagram - @mighty8thpod


Follow Johann on X - @johanntasker


Follow Mike on X - @mikehistorian



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