Fighter Escort: The P-51 Mustang

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of the P-51 Mustang fighter plane on air supremacy during World War II, featuring insights from Bottisham Airfield Museum.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Johann Tasker, Mike Peters

Guest: Jason Webb

Topics covered

• P-51 Mustang
• air supremacy
• fighter pilots
• World War II
• Bottisham Airfield Museum
• military history

Keywords

• P-51 Mustang
• fighter escort
• air war
• Bottisham Airfield
• Colonel Jack Christian
• Edward Marevka
• military aviation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bottisham Airfield Museum

Products: P-51 Mustang

Places: Cambridgeshire, Europe

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