Just how much of a game changer was the North American P-51 Mustang in the battle for air supremacy 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 gGeneral Stonewall Jackson.

And we discover what life was like for fighter pilots who were shot down, captured and taken prisoner of war – with their families back home wondering about their fate.

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

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